Why is it in the news?
→ Government launched the PM RAHAT scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims.
→ The scheme aims to improve survival during the Golden Hour after accidents.
Category: Polity
Important Points
- Full form: Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment.
- Implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- Provides cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for the first 7 days.
- Applies on national highways, state roads and city streets.
- Stabilisation takes up to 24 hours (non-life-threatening) and 48 hours (critical cases).
- Integrated with ERSS emergency number 112.
- Digital link through eDAR platform and TMS 2.0 of National Health Authority.
- Funded through Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.
- District-level grievance redressal officers appointed.