CM Dr Mohan Yadav flags-off free Government hearse service; 148 vehicles to be deployed

 

 

 

 

In a major step toward compassionate healthcare, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav today flagged off a fleet of free government hearse vehicles from his official residence in Bhopal. The initiative, under the Public Health and Family Welfare Department, aims to ensure that even the economically weaker sections of society can conduct the final journey of their loved ones with dignity.As part of the rollout, 148 hearse vehicles will be deployed across the state. Districts with government medical colleges will receive four vehicles each, while all other districts will receive two vehicles each for their respective district hospitals.

 

This public service is intended to eliminate the financial burden on poor families who often struggle to arrange private transport for deceased relatives. The state government highlighted that the new service will make end-of-life care more accessible, respectful, and humane.Officials noted that the initiative is part of a larger push to expand equitable and inclusive healthcare services across Madhya Pradesh. The Chief Minister emphasized that every citizen deserves dignity—not just in life, but also in death.