Piyush Goyal’s warning regarding Blinkit’s 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram: ‘Must comply with the law of the land.’

As Blinkit launched its 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram on January 2, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for the quick commerce company to ensure full compliance with legal requirements.

Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Goyal clarified that the initiative must adhere to all applicable laws. “My only submission regarding Blinkit’s ambulance service or the delivery of medicines is that they must ensure compliance with the law of the land. All legal requirements should be properly addressed, and no laws should be violated,” Goyal stated, as quoted by ANI.

Blinkit Ambulance Service:

On January 2, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of five ambulances in Gurugram, with plans to expand to other areas. Taking to X, Dhindsa wrote, “We are taking our first step toward solving the problem of providing quick and reliable ambulance services in our cities.”

The initial rollout includes the option for users to book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance via the Blinkit app. “As the service expands, more areas will have access to this feature,” Dhindsa added in his post titled “Ambulance in 10 Minutes.”

Features of Blinkit’s Ambulance Service:

The ambulances will be equipped with essential medical tools, such as oxygen cylinders, monitors, stretchers, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). They will also carry emergency medicines and injections. Each ambulance will include a paramedic, an assistant, and a trained driver to ensure reliable service.

Blinkit’s CEO highlighted the company’s commitment to addressing the lack of quick and dependable ambulance services in Indian cities, stating that profitability is not the focus. “This service will operate at an affordable cost, with long-term investment in solving this critical problem,” Dhindsa said. Blinkit aims to expand the service to major cities within the next two years.