Touched by the ever-increasing rate of Road Traffic Accidents, Dr. Narendra Vaidya initiated the “Golden Hour Project” in 1996 followed by conceptualization and implementation of India’s First Comprehensive Trauma System comprising of Awareness(prevention), Early treatment(golden hour), Efficient ambulance connectivity to bring the patient to the hospital and prompt treatment ,and finally Rehabilitation which has been instrumental in saving the lives of more than 300000+ trauma victims till date. The system was designed with a comprehensive and robust approach ranging from Prevention of Road Traffic, Industrial and Domestic accidents to Rehabilitation of the trauma victims back into the society.

Dr. Vaidya supported the ‘Safe Life Initiative’ on Road Safety and conducted 500+ Preventive and Awareness Programs in schools, corporate companies, and across all sectors to promote Road Safety to the masses. The National Road Safety Awareness program was recognized and funded by the Ministry of Highways and Road Transport to educate general population on Road Safety, sensitizing school children, EMT Training, road exhibits, awareness rallies, educating doctors on pre-hospital care & trauma, conducting medical examination of highway drivers etc.

He has also designed two-wheeler Rapid Rescue Units as well as MTCCU (Mobile Trauma & Critical Care Unit) to reach trauma victims for which he was awarded the Mahindra Navistar Award. He led a team of 16 healthcare professionals to Anjaar, Gujarat during the 2001 earthquake. Dr. Vaidya treated 2132 patients and performed 82 surgeries in a makeshift Operation Theatre created in a MTCCU. He was awarded the prestigious Rashtriya Ratna Award for this contribution to the medical contingency and involvement in disaster management.

Dr. Narendra Vaidya has conducted 200+ Geriatric Health Awareness and Prevention programs for the ageing population of Maharashtra. His specialisations are knee surgery, hip surgery, spine surgery, elbow and shoulder surgeries.