Nainital Offers 'Doli' Service To Carry Pregnant Women To Hospital

Uttarakhand's Nainital district has introduced palanquin service to carry pregnant women in rural areas to hospital. The service spans out especially to villages located in hillside areas such as Dhari, Ramgarh, Bhimtal. Releasing Rs 10 lakh to procure 500 Doli, DM Savin Bansal said the person who helps to bring pregnant women in Palanquin will be rewarded with Rs 2000. The initiative aims to reduce the mother-child mortality rate in future.