62% claims settled under PM-RAHAT cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that 62% of claims have been settled under the PM-RAHAT scheme, with Rs 10 crore paid in 5 months. The ministry is engaging states and UTs to empanel more hospitals, especially near accident-prone areas.
Background
PM-RAHAT (Pradhan Mantri - Road Accident Healing and Treatment) is a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, launched to provide immediate medical care without financial burden.
Key facts
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62% of claims settled under PM-RAHAT scheme.
Rs 10 crore paid in 5 months.
Ministry in touch with states and UTs for more hospital empanelment.
Focus on hospitals near accident-prone stretches.
Scheme provides cashless treatment to road accident victims.
Prelims pointers
- PM-RAHAT: Pradhan Mantri - Road Accident Healing and Treatment
- Cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
- Implemented by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Launched to reduce financial burden on victims
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for health and social justice
- GS3: Road safety and accident prevention measures