Bhishma Cube is a mobile hospital equipped with advanced technology, gets ready within 12 minutes

Prayagraj : The Yogi government has implemented comprehensive emergency response measures for Mahakumbh 2025, introducing the groundbreaking ‘Bhishma Cube’ mobile hospital. For the first time in Mahakumbh, this state-of-the-art medical unit, which was previously deployed during the Ram Mandir Prana Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, would be on-site to enhance emergency preparedness.

According to Dr. V.K. Mishra, Joint Director of Medical Health in Prayagraj, each Bhishma Cube (Battlefield Health Information System for Medical Services) can treat up to 200 individuals simultaneously, offering a range of facilities including surgical capabilities, diagnostic tools, and comprehensive patient care.

Built to be robust, waterproof, and lightweight, these units provide immediate treatment capabilities and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics for real-time coordination, monitoring, and efficient medical management.

Dr. Mishra said, “Bhishma Cube can be transported by hand, bicycle, or drone and can even be airdropped from aircraft in critical situations. Remarkably, the unit can be fully operational within 12 minutes of deployment. Jointly developed and rigorously tested by the Indian Air Force, Indian healthcare institutions, and defense technology experts, the Bhishma Cube exemplifies cutting-edge innovation in mobile healthcare.”

Notably, during his visit to Ukraine in August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Bhishma Cube units to President Volodymyr Zelensky, underscoring its value in global emergency response.