GVK EMRI Completes a Decade of Successful Operations
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Vol III Issue VII a corporate e-zine August 2015 GVK EMRI completes a decade of successful operations Dr GVK Reddy, Mr G V Sanjay Reddy, Mr Krishnam Raju and Dr Lloyd Brooks Minor alongwith other dignitaries at the event GVK EMRI, one of the most important social initiatives with other dignitaries. of GVK, crossed a major milestone on 15 August 2015 The chief guest inaugurated a new training centre building, with the completion of 10 successful years of providing ‘GVK Vidya Nilaya’ at the GVK EMRI’s Medchal campus. emergency response services to over 750 million people GVK EMRI also announced the expansion of its services across the nation. With a fleet of nearly 10, 000 ambulances across borders in Sri Lanka. and 42, 000 employees, this PPP On a daily basis, at GVK EMRI, over service operates today as the 10 successful years of 23, 000 emergencies are responded world’s largest integrated emergency to, 800 lives are saved and 200 child response service, spread across 15 providing emergency response births are assisted. Cumulatively, 3.5 states and two Union Territories of services to over 750 million crore emergencies have been served, India. people across the nation. nearly 15, 00,000 lives have been The inauguration event was graced saved and over 3,50,000 child births by Dr GVK Reddy, Founder have been assisted till date. GVK Chairman and Managing Director-GVK, Mr G V Sanjay EMRI, Emergency Medicine Learning Center, has so far Reddy, Vice Chairman-GVK, alongwith the Chief Guest Dr trained over 2,10,000 healthcare providers including 12,000 Lloyd Brooks Minor, Dean, Stanford School of Medicine, doctors, 32,000 nurses, 50,000 EMTs and 40,000 First USA and Mr K. Krishnam Raju, Director-GVK EMRI along Responders. a corporate e-zine GVK CSIA hosts Mumbai Food Festival GVK CSIA in association with the Travel Food Services hosted the first-of-its kind Mumbai Food Festival exclusively for its domestic passengers. Over 40 outlets were set up that offered traditional Maharashtrian delicacies such as Kothimbir wadi, Sabudana wada, Maharashtrian thali, Masala bhat, Solkadhi and more. Among the Mumbai flavours were Chai n Khari, Bhajiyaa, Barf ka Golaa and a Chaat counter. Apart from the food stalls, many other stalls like photo booth and palmistry were set up that lit up the ambience at the terminal and brought alive the rich cultural heritage of the state. Traditional Maharashtrian food stalls at the terminal Air Costa clocks Air Costa clocked its One millionth its One millionth passenger at GVK passenger at GVK KIA KIA, Bengaluru and greeted the ‘One Millionth happy flyer’ with a big boarding card. Air Costa’s CEO, VP - Airport Services and respective HODs from BIAL were present during this celebration. Training session at Jaipur- Kishangarh Expressway Project Security personnel being trained in firefighting skills www.gvk.com a corporate e-zine Vivanta by Taj, Vivanta by Taj Hyderabad in conducts a health association with the hotel’s third awareness session party insurance advisors Vantage conducted an awareness session on ‘Know Your Heart’. The session was conducted by a senior cardiologist who educated the associates about the importance of good health, especially a healthy heart. Health awareness session at Vivanta by Taj Fire fighting mock drill at A fire fighting mock drill was conducted at Vivanta by Taj to educate the Vivanta by Taj employees about the safety measures in case of fire related emergencies. Employees participating in the firefighting mock drill Fashion Show at The Housekeeping Taj Banjara, Department at Taj Banjara hosts Hyderabad hosted Vivanta by Taj Vivanta by Taj Little Master Chef second standard conducted a unique school children from ‘Wealth out of Waste Fashion Show’. The teams used waste materials like newspapers, bubble wrap papers, Jubilee Hills Public School for an educational tour. The kids bottles, hats, discarded towels, etc. to dress up their participated in a cake garnishing session and the Chef also models creatively who walked on the ramp impressing educated them on basic kitchen hygiene. the judges and the associates. Employees at the Fashion Show School children with team Taj Banjara www.gvk.com a corporate e-zine Eid celebrations To mark Eid festivities, Taj Taj Banjara lends Taj Banjara in Banjara offered a special association with menu to its employees. at Taj Banjara support to the needy an NGO, ‘Family The staff was Eduvision’ donated greeted with a welcome drink, rose sherbet and kathi Lost and Found articles and old uniforms to the underprivileged. rolls followed by the all-time favourite mutton biryani Family Eduvision supports many other NGOs by helping them served with salan and raita. Traditional sheer kurma with funds and social contributions through individuals and complemented the lavish spread. corporates. Employees enjoying the Eid delicacies Team Taj Banjara lends support to the needy Volleyball tournament An inter-house volleyball at Taj Club House tournament was conducted between the associates at Taj Club House, Chennai. The final match was played between the teams ‘Stylish’ and ‘Spirited’ and the team ‘Spirited’ emerged the winners in two straight sets. Volleyball match for associates at Taj Club House GVK EMRI - DNH GVK EMRI has launched the boat ambulance and ferry service at at Dudhni - Silvassa in the UT of D&NH at the hands of Hon. Administrator Shri Ashish launches boat Kundra, IAS and Hon. MP Shri Natubhai G Patel in the presence of Development ambulance and ferry Commissioner Shri Sandeep Kumar, IAS and other officials. This will aid emergencies across riverine and flood prone areas that don’t have access to emergency care. Launch of boat ambulance and ferry at Dadra & Nagar Haveli www.gvk.com a corporate e-zine GVK EMRI counsellors felicitated GVK EMRI-Gujarat 181 Women Help Line counsellors were felicitated by various dignitaries from the state for effectively counselling women in distress. 181 is a toll-free 24x7 helpline accessible from all mobile networks and landlines. Gujarat Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel honouring the GVK EMRI Women Helpline counsellors Book launch at GVK ONE GVK ONE in association with the Crossword Book Stores Ltd conducted the book launch of ‘Rise of Kali – Duryodhana’s Mahabharata’ by author Anand Neelakantan. The book was launched by noted film actor Akkineni Nagarjuna along with Amala Akkineni. Mr Akkineni Nagarjuna, Mrs Amala Akkineni and other dignitaries at the book launch ceremony Significant Days of the Month Independence Day (15 August ) World Photography Day (19 August) Independence Day, observed annually on World Photography Day is a worldwide celebration of 15 August commemorates our nation’s photography. It originates from the invention of Daguerreotype, independence from the British Empire. India a photographic process developed by Joseph Nicèphore attained independence following an Independence Nièpce and Louis Daguerre in 1837. Korske Ara, a passionate Movement noted for largely non-violent resistance photographer from Australia launched the World Photo Day and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Project in 2009 and one year later on 19 August 2010 marked Congress (INC). On 15 August 1947, Jawaharlal the first official, globally reaching World Photo Day by launching Nehru, who had become the first Prime Minister the first global online gallery. of India that day, raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. Onam (28 August) Onam is one of the most important festivals of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. www.gvk.com Independence Day celebrations across locations Gautami CCPP Jegurupadu CCPP Goindwal TPP GVK CSIA Vivanta by Taj Taj Club House Taj Deccan GVK ONE Taj Banjara .