PM Narendra Modi Approves Launch of ‘PM RAHAT Scheme’ for Road Accident VictimsIn February 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the launch of the ‘ Pradhan Mantri(PM) RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) scheme’, to provide immediate, life-saving medical care to road accident victims across India, from his newly inaugurated office Seva Teerth, New Delhi (Delhi).
- He also approved doubling the Lakhpati Didis target to 6 crore and increasing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund outlay from Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore.
About PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) scheme:
Purpose: The scheme focuses on delivering cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per victim for 7 days from the date of accident.
Integration: This new scheme is integrated with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 helpline ensures victims reach hospitals within the Golden Hour.
Implementation:
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- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH): Policy oversight and integration via Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) platform.
- National Health Authority (NHA): Claims processing through Transaction Management System (TMS 2.0).
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