India launches nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims

In a significant step toward enhancing emergency healthcare access for road accident victims, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially launched the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, effective from May 5, 2025. The scheme entitles accident victims across India to cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for the first seven days at designated hospitals.

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