St. John Ambulance with two wings-Association and Brigade- is a social, humanitarian, multiracial voluntary organization engaged in the relief of the sick and injured in war and peace irrespective of caste creed or nationality. The International Headquarters is located at London and National Headquarters is located at New Delhi. Hon’ble President of India is the President and Union Health Minister is the Chairman of St. John Ambulance, India.
Each State and Union Territory including Railway Zone has St. John Ambulance Centre. The Odisha State Centre was established in 1942 and it is located at Bhubaneswar. Hon’ble Governor, Odisha is the President and Minister, Health is the Chairman of the Odisha State Centre. The State Centre has a high power Executive Body comprising of senior officers of State Government and non-official members.