Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Madhya Pradesh Launches Free Hearse Service After Delay
Imagine a sad time when someone passes away.
In Madhya Pradesh, India, the government has started free hearse vans, like special cars, to help families transport their loved ones.
This service was announced a while ago, but it's finally here!
Now, when someone dies in a government hospital, the family doesn't have to worry about how to get them home.
The government has provided many vans to help families in this difficult time.
This is especially helpful in areas where it's hard to find transportation.
Madhya Pradesh launched a free hearse service, the Mukti Vahan scheme.
The scheme, announced in April 2023, aims to provide 24/7 hearse vans in every district.
148 vehicles have been deployed, with two vans per district hospital and four for districts with medical colleges.
The service is for deaths occurring in government medical institutions.
The initiative addresses a gap in last-mile transportation, particularly for rural families.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government.
- What
- Madhya Pradesh launched a free hearse service.
- When
- Launched on Monday, after being announced in April 2023.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide free transportation of deceased individuals and address transportation challenges faced by families.
Criticism
Government Response
Delays
Criticism
Delays in launching the service.
Government Response
Government officials acted to green light the project.
- Scheme Name
- Mukti Vahan
- Launch Date
- Monday
- Number of Vehicles Deployed
- 148
- Service Availability
- 24/7
- Target Group
- Families of deceased in government medical institutions