The National Emergency Life Support (NELS) Course for Paramedics is a capacity-building initiative developed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, under the Human Resource Development of Emergency Medical Services (HRDEMS) scheme. It aims to strengthen emergency medical services by developing a skilled cadre of paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians equipped with essential life-saving skills to reduce mortality and morbidity due to emergencies.

 The programme focuses on structured training, practical skill development, and instructor capacity-building to establish a nationwide pool of trained paramedics and master trainers, strengthening emergency response capabilities and improving the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care across the country.