Reviving Lives: PM RAHAT Scheme's Lifeline for Accident Victims

The government has unveiled the PM RAHAT Scheme, a landmark initiative designed to offer emergency support to road accident victims. With India witnessing high numbers of fatalities from road mishaps annually, the scheme aims to curb these figures through swift medical interventions, according to the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways.

Statistics provided by the ministry suggest that nearly half of road accident deaths could be avoided if victims receive hospital care within the first hour. The scheme represents the government's dedication to providing life-saving support and ensuring prompt medical assistance for accident victims.

Under the PM RAHAT Scheme, accident victims are entitled to receive cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for a week post-accident. The initiative will employ a digital framework to streamline processes from accident reporting to hospital treatment, promising improved coordination between emergency responders, police, and healthcare facilities.