PM Modi to Launch Nationwide Cashless Treatment for Road Accident Victims: Gadkari

• PM Modi will soon launch a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across India, announced Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
• The scheme provides cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per victim for a maximum of 7 days from the date of the accident.
• A pilot program was launched in Chandigarh on March 14, 2024, and later expanded to six states.
• The initiative aims to reduce road accident fatalities by ensuring timely medical intervention.
• Out of 6,833 treatment requests, 5,480 victims were found eligible, with 20% of requests rejected by police.

Why It Matters: PM Modi's cashless treatment scheme aims to save lives of road accident victims nationwide.