<p>The Kerala government on Tuesday appointed the first woman ambulance driver under its emergency medical response network, marking the International Women's Day.</p>.<p>State Health Minister Veena George handed over the key of an ambulance under the health department's trauma care project- “KANIV-108” (Kerala Ambulance Network for Injured Victims)- to Deepamol, the newly recruited driver.</p>.<p>Hailing from Kottayam district, she is a seasoned driver having experience in driving different types of vehicles during her years-long career. The minister said more women would be appointed as ambulance drivers in various districts under the KANIV-108.</p>.<p>The government was mulling appointing interested women in every district and its objective was to ensure their participation in all sectors, she said.</p>.<p>This also aims to help women break the stereotypes and support them to step into domains of their choice, the minister said. "Deepamol is an inspiration to all. I extend all my wishes to her during the occasion," George added.</p>.<p>Expressing happiness for being appointed as the first ambulance driver in the government sector, Deepamol said it was a dream come true and thanked everyone who helped her realise it.</p>.<p>The project called “KANIV-108” (Kerala Ambulance Network for Injured Victims) has been envisaged as a part of Trauma care in order save the precious life which is being lost in the road accidents.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The Kerala government on Tuesday appointed the first woman ambulance driver under its emergency medical response network, marking the International Women's Day.</p>.<p>State Health Minister Veena George handed over the key of an ambulance under the health department's trauma care project- “KANIV-108” (Kerala Ambulance Network for Injured Victims)- to Deepamol, the newly recruited driver.</p>.<p>Hailing from Kottayam district, she is a seasoned driver having experience in driving different types of vehicles during her years-long career. The minister said more women would be appointed as ambulance drivers in various districts under the KANIV-108.</p>.<p>The government was mulling appointing interested women in every district and its objective was to ensure their participation in all sectors, she said.</p>.<p>This also aims to help women break the stereotypes and support them to step into domains of their choice, the minister said. "Deepamol is an inspiration to all. I extend all my wishes to her during the occasion," George added.</p>.<p>Expressing happiness for being appointed as the first ambulance driver in the government sector, Deepamol said it was a dream come true and thanked everyone who helped her realise it.</p>.<p>The project called “KANIV-108” (Kerala Ambulance Network for Injured Victims) has been envisaged as a part of Trauma care in order save the precious life which is being lost in the road accidents.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>