The nation’s First National Conference of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care for Nursing & Allied Professionals,

Lucknow, December 15, 2025:
SACTEM (Society of Acute Care, Trauma & Emergency Medicine) successfully organised NECTAR 2025, the nation’s First National Conference of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care for Nursing & Allied Professionals, held on 14th–15th December in Lucknow at ERA University

The conference brought together 800+ delegates and 150 faculty members from across the country. It was led by Organising Secretary & National Lead Dr. Mustahsin Malik and Co-Secretary Ms. Precila Fernandes.

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Chief Guest

Mr. Amit Ghosh, IAS

Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh
(Health & Medical Education Department)

Mr. Ghosh released the NECTAR Souvenir and delivered a strong call for structured emergency-care training and Golden Hour readiness.

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10 Key Points Shared by Mr. Amit Ghosh IAS
1. UP now has 81+ medical colleges—a strong base for training.
2. First responders need structured, large-scale training.
3. Golden Hour preparedness must be strengthened.
4. India needs standardised ED & ambulance protocols.
5. Simulation training should be part of routine learning.
7. Prehospital care must adopt uniform national algorithms.
8. Public awareness on CPR & first aid is essential.
9. SACTEM plays a pivotal role in emergency workforce building.

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Message from SACTEM Leadership

Dr. Lokendra Gupta

Founder & President, SACTEM
Director, Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care, Medanta Lucknow

Dr. Gupta stressed the need for uniform Indianised emergency protocols, nominal-fee courses, and continuous, year-round training programs for nursing and allied professionals. He reaffirmed SACTEM’s commitment to building a skilled, standardised emergency workforce across India.

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Key Highlights of NECTAR 2025
• India needs skilled emergency nurses & paramedics for frontline stabilisation.
• Early recognition of shock, stroke, sepsis and trauma saves lives.
• Uniform protocols are urgently required across Indian EDs and ambulances.
• Prehospital care remains the weak link and must be upgraded.
• The Golden Hour starts before reaching hospital—community and EMT training is vital.
• SACTEM presented a national roadmap for standardised training & certification.
• Hands-on simulation workshops improved airway, trauma and infusion skills.
• Focus on affordable, continuous training for nursing & allied staff.
• NECTAR emphasised integration of police, fire, ambulance & hospitals.
• India must move towards a single, unified Golden Hour Response Grid.

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SACTEM NECTAR Nursing & Paramedic Wing – Roadmap

• India-specific training modules
• Standardised triage, trauma & emergency SOPs
• Simulation-based skill development
• National certification programs
• Integrated prehospital–hospital coordination network

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Voices from NECTAR

Dr. Mustahsin Malik: NECTAR bridges the gap between doctors and nursing teams.
Ms. Precila Fernandes: Standardised protocols will uplift the nursing fraternity nationwide.

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A Landmark Step for India’s Emergency Future

NECTAR 2025 sets the foundation for:
✔ A skilled, protocol-driven emergency workforce
✔ Strengthened prehospital systems
✔ Improved Golden Hour survival
✔ Enhanced trauma & emergency outcomes