Karnataka minister hints at free accident cover, faster ambulances, mandatory hospital rate chart

Karnataka health minister UT Khader announced a planned cashless insurance cover of up to Rs 2.5 lakh for road accident victims.

The government aims to improve ambulance response time across districts to 15-20 minutes.

Private hospitals will be required to disclose consultation and surgery fees to increase transparency.

The state will prioritize prevention of lifestyle diseases and may restrict junk food near schools.

A high-standard food and drug testing laboratory will be established under a PPP model.