Context:
Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.
vThese critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).
About:
Built under Project BHISHM – Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri, Aarogya Maitri Cubes is the world’s first disaster hospital that can be airlifted, packed in 72 cubes.
Developed by: HLL Life Care, the government’s designated agency for sourcing the kit, and manufactured by multiple sellers collaborating to provide a diverse range of essential medical products,
This project was initiated in 2022 through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose: Modular trauma management and support system for humanitarian efforts and emergency response.
Features Components:
- 72 detachable mini-cubes, eachwith specialized stations.
- Equipment Included:Mini-ICU ,Operation theatre ,Cooking station Food and water supplies ,Electricity generator ,Blood testing equipment,X-ray machine
- Medical Capabilities:Handles gunshots, burns, head, spinal cord, and chest injuries Minor surgeries, fractures, and major bleeding Treats over 200 patients.
- AI Integration :It integratesartificial intelligence (AI) and data analyticsto facilitate effective coordination,real-time monitoring, and efficient managementof medical services in the field.
- Deployment:Lightweight and portable, Deployableby airdrop or ground transportation & Operationalwithin 12 minutes of deployment.
- Transport Methods: Air, land, sea
- Cost:Approximately Rs 1.5 crore per unit.
UPSC / PCM - 2026 / NEW REGULAR BATCH STARTS ON SEP-5, 2025 
