Press Release
AAL has donated the first trailer to Government of Karnataka through its CSR initiative. ‘Lab Built on Wheels’ is a novel initiative by Saicorp Health Technologies Pvt Ltd (SHPTL) to serve the rural population of our country, more specifically to the state of Karnataka to start with. This philanthropic initiative valuing healthcare diagnosis for rural masses aims to help our nation at large. The laboratory built on a trailer is part of the overall solution of state healthcare delivery. This is the first Laboratory built on wheels in the platform of trailer in the country (meeting BSL2/3 laboratory safety standards). The highest quality lab vehicles are built on robust chassis with durability and maximum interior space to adequately fulfil specific needs or services of the public at large. This moving laboratory can be connected to any simple vehicle like tractor, Jeep or any LCV which is commonly available in a district or rural environment. This can be taken to town or panchayat or any places where bringing patients to the hospital for diagnosis is a challenge currently.
Thimmaiah Napanda, MD & CEO Meritor India, VP – India & Australia (third from the right) handing over the inaugural plaque to the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri B.S. Yediyurappa
The project was launched by Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri B.S. Yediyurappa on 21st September, 2020 by inaugurating the first vehicle which is donated by AAL.
