In a significant move to improve emergency healthcare access, the PM Relief Scheme provides free medical treatment for road accident victims during the critical golden hour. The initiative aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring that victims receive immediate and cashless treatment without delay.
Objective of the Scheme
The primary goal of the scheme is to:
- Provide immediate financial assistance for emergency medical care
- Ensure cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals
- Reduce deaths caused by delays in hospital admission
By removing financial barriers, the government seeks to encourage bystanders and hospitals to act swiftly in saving lives.
What Is Covered?
Under the scheme, road accident victims are eligible for:
- Emergency stabilization and trauma care
- Surgeries and critical procedures
- Hospitalization expenses during the initial treatment phase
The coverage is typically focused on the golden hour — the first hour after a traumatic injury, which is crucial for survival.
Who Can Benefit?
- Any person injured in a road accident
- Victims brought to government or empanelled private hospitals
- No prior registration or insurance documentation required at the time of emergency admission
The treatment is provided irrespective of income status, ensuring inclusive support.
Why This Matters
India records a high number of road accidents annually, and many fatalities occur due to delays in treatment. By guaranteeing free and immediate care, the scheme:
- Encourages faster hospital admission
- Reduces financial stress on families
- Strengthens emergency medical response systems
Conclusion
The PM Relief Scheme represents a life-saving intervention focused on speed, accessibility, and affordability. By prioritizing emergency care for road accident victims, it reinforces the government’s commitment to public health and road safety.
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