Bhubaneswar: The state government is all set to roll out PM-RAHAT (Pradhan Mantri-Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment), a Central scheme aimed at ensuring cashless medical care for road accident victims, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg chairing a high-level meeting in this regard Wednesday.
Under the scheme, any person hospitalised within 24 hours of a road accident will receive free treatment for up to seven days or a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh, funded entirely from the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.
The initiative is linked to the 112 Emergency Service to ensure rapid response at accident sites, with SMS alerts sent to hospitals and timely reimbursements for medical expenses.
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The meeting, also attended by senior transport, health and police officials, had a detailed discussion on institutional arrangements, monitoring, and grievance redressal mechanisms.
Garg highlighted that approximately 16 people die daily in road accidents, emphasising the government’s priority to reduce this number.
“PM-RAHAT’s immediate hospitalisation and treatment provisions are expected to significantly lower fatalities,” she stated.
Officials were advised to ensure preparedness at the district level and conduct awareness campaigns to make the public aware of the scheme.
