Bhubaneswar, Ap 10: The Government of India’s ‘Pradhan Mantri Rahat’ (PM-RAHAT) scheme has been activated in Odisha to provide immediate and free medical treatment to road accident victims. The Odisha Police Crime Branch has issued separate directives to all District Superintendents of Police and Deputy Commissioners of Police to ensure the smooth implementation of the scheme.
Under PM-RAHAT, accident victims can receive cashless medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh. Police play a key role in the scheme, with instructions to verify and approve information on the e-DAR platform within 24 hours for general injuries and 48 hours for critical cases. If the accident occurs in another police jurisdiction, authority transfer must be completed within three hours.
Key Features of PM-RAHAT in Odisha:
Cashless Treatment: Victims can receive medical care for up to seven days after the accident.
Timely Hospitalization: Accident victims must be admitted to the hospital within 24 hours.
Police Preparedness: A DSP-level officer in each district will act as a nodal officer.
Fraud Prevention:CCTV and toll data will be used to prevent misuse of the scheme.
Dashboard Monitoring: The State Crime Records Bureau will maintain a dedicated CCTNS dashboard to monitor the process.
