Govt launches PM RAHAT to provide emergency response system for accident victims
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New Delhi (PTI): The government on Saturday announced the launch of PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme aimed at providing emergency response system for accident victims.
India records a significant number of road accident fatalities every year, many of which are preventable with timely medical intervention, the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said in a statement.
The ministry said that studies indicate that nearly 50 per cent of road accident deaths can be averted if victims are admitted to hospital within the first hour.
"In its very first decision after shifting to Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister approved the launch of the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) Scheme, reflecting a governance approach rooted in Seva - service, compassion and protection for vulnerable citizens," MoRTH said.
The decision underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that no life is lost due to lack of immediate medical assistance after a road accident.
By approving PM RAHAT from Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister has prioritised life-saving intervention, financial certainty for hospitals, and a structured emergency response system for accident victims.
Integration with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 helpline ensures that accident victims reach hospitals within the Golden Hour.
Road accident victims, Rah-Veer (Good Samaritans), or any person at the accident site may dial 112 to obtain details of the nearest designated hospital and request ambulance assistance, enabling swift coordination between emergency responders, police authorities and hospitals.
Under the Scheme, every eligible road accident victim in any category of road will be entitled to cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per victim, for a period of 7 days from the date of the accident.
Stabilization treatment will be provided for up to 24 hours in non-life-threatening cases and up to 48 hours in life-threatening cases, subject to police authentication on an integrated digital system.
PM RAHAT is implemented through a robust, technology-driven framework amalgamating the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) platform of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with the Transaction Management System (TMS 2.0) of the National Health Authority.
This integration enables seamless digital linkage from accident reporting to hospital admission, police authentication, treatment administration, claim processing, and final payment.
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JAMCO to set up product engineering centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): JAMCO has announced plans to establish a Product Engineering Centre here, further strengthening Karnataka’s position in the aerospace sector.
The proposed full-fledged centre is expected to significantly enhance the company’s engineering footprint in the State and expand its operations in India’s aviation market, Karnataka Commerce and Industries Department said in a statement on Monday.
“The availability of a vast pool of skilled engineering talent and a well-established aerospace ecosystem has consistently attracted global investments to Karnataka. JAMCO’s decision to invest here is yet another endorsement of this strength,” Industries Commissioner Gunjan Krishna said.
A delegation led by JAMCO’s Chief Operating Officer Sanjeev Sen and Board Chair Kate Schaefer met the Commissioner and discussed details of the proposed investment.
Following the meeting, the Commissioner formally announced the company’s decision to set up its Product Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, according to the release.
The new facility will focus on the end-to-end development of components used in aircraft interiors for global aviation majors, including Boeing and Airbus, among others.
Highlighting the significance of the investment, the Commissioner said, “This investment in Karnataka, aimed at enhancing our capabilities in producing globally certified aerospace products, reflects our long-term commitment to the State. India’s aviation market is expanding at a rapid pace, and Karnataka is playing a significant role in this growth. Through JAMCO’s initiatives, next-generation cabin innovations are being developed, further strengthening the State’s position as one of the world’s leading aerospace engineering hubs.”
Kate Schaefer commended the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and praised the State’s leadership in the aerospace sector, underscoring JAMCO’s confidence in Karnataka’s engineering ecosystem.
