Abbreviation ACTS Formation 2000 Headquarters Thrissur city, Kerala | Motto Nishkam Karma Type NPO | |
Region served Thrissur city and Thrissur District | ||
Accident Care and Transport Service or ACTS (Malayalam: ആക്ട്സ് )is a voluntary organisation providing free emergency assistance to accident victims in Thrissur city and Thrissur District of India.
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History
ACTS was founded on May 8, 2000, under the leadership of Fr. Davis Chiramel with the support of Alkesh Kumar Sarma, then District Collector of Thrissur District, and civic leaders. Till 2014, ACTS has 17,000 members in 15 branches, 130 units and has 15 ambulances.
Thrissur Model
The Supreme Court appointed K Skandan Committee for making comprehensive guideline for Good Samaritans has appraised the role for Accident Care and Transport Service for their valuable contribution to the society. In its report submitted to Supreme Court, the Committee has recommended the Thrissur model of Good Samaritans. If the recommendations are accepted by the apex court, Thrissur Model of Good Samaritans will be followed all over India.