emergency help

When the 2005 earthquake hit Uri, Dr Itinderpal Singh Bali saw people desperate to help but unsure how. Two decades later, his first-aid training has helped communities respond faster and with confidence when emergencies strike.

Kochi startup Ansfrid SmartCare Pvt Ltd aims to offer affordable emergency-alert devices to assist senior citizens living alone.

In cities, traffic jams can hold up ambulances, while in rural and remote areas, the condition of roads can affect the response time. Counteracting this is the first-aid drone.