Mumbai Ambulance Scam: ₹12,000 Crore Tender Under Scanner Amid Political Storm
• A Primer on the Alleged Scam
• Zero Ambulances, Crores in Payouts: The Anatomy of a Fraud
• Forensic Audit Exposes Tender Drafted in Contractor’s Office
A ₹12,000 crore ambulance tender in Maharashtra has triggered a major political and financial storm. Despite zero ambulances added in over a year, selected contractors allegedly continue to receive ₹33.5 crore monthly. Forensic audits reveal that tender drafts were prepared in the contractor’s office, raising suspicions of deep-rooted corruption and political compromise.
- Mumbai Ambulance Scam: ₹12,000 Crore Tender Under Scanner Amid Political Storm
- • A Primer on the Alleged Scam
- • Zero Ambulances, Crores in Payouts: The Anatomy of a Fraud
- • Forensic Audit Exposes Tender Drafted in Contractor’s Office
- The Ambulance Tender’s Controversial Award
- A Forensic Probe Reveals Deeper Malpractice
- Systemic Failures and Public Fund Drain
A massive ₹12,000 crore ambulance tender in Maharashtra is embroiled in controversy. The deal allegedly favors a pre-selected contractor, Sumit Facility SSG and BVG Maharashtra EMS Pvt. Ltd. Despite a year-long delay and zero new ambulances, the firm continues to receive crores.
The scandal gains traction due to its powerful political backdrop. Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar initially recorded their dissent on the file. Both leaders now seemingly overlook the alleged irregularities after their political alliance shifted.
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The Ambulance Tender’s Controversial Award
The ten-year contract aims to deploy 1,756 advanced ambulances statewide. This service was slated to begin in November 2025 across five phases. The contractor stands to gain approximately ₹919 crore annually from this deal.
The health department issued the work order in March 2024. This was just hours before the Lok Sabha election model code of conduct began. A year and a half later, not a single new ambulance has been supplied.
However, the contractor receives a staggering monthly payment. Authorities are paying an estimated ₹33.5 crore per month as a “dead rent” charge. A recent decision added a ₹100 crore Diwali “bonus” for the firm.
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A Forensic Probe Reveals Deeper Malpractice
A forensic audit of the tender process revealed shocking details. The entire tender document was drafted at the contractor’s office. This very document was then uploaded by the health department for the bid.
The process was allegedly tailored for Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Sumit Facilities from the start. To bypass rules, the joint venture with Spain’s SSG and BVG was created. Sumit Facilities holds a 55% stake, with BVG controlling the remaining 45%.
Critics point to the contractor’s lack of relevant experience. The ten-year contract term also deviates from the standard three-year period. This ensures massive, long-term financial gain for the selected firms.
Systemic Failures and Public Fund Drain
Social activists are fiercely criticizing the Maharashtra government. They accuse it of jeopardizing public health infrastructure. The deal places a huge question mark on governance and accountability.
The Sprouts News investigation highlights a clear pattern. The tender appears designed to enrich a specific private entity. This is done at the cost of vital public emergency services.
Public funds earmarked for emergency medical services are being misused. The authorities are transferring this wealth to a private company. The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team will continue tracking this unfolding financial scandal.
