Dakshina Kannada tops Karnataka in PM-RAHAT scheme with 172 road accident victims treated

Dakshina Kannada tops Karnataka in PM-RAHAT scheme with 172 road accident victims treated

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 9, 2026: Dakshina Kannada has emerged as the top-performing district in Karnataka under the PM-RAHAT scheme, with 172 road accident victims receiving cashless medical treatment. Of these, 109 beneficiaries were treated within the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate limits.

The scheme provides cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per road accident victim for a maximum period of seven days, ensuring that financial constraints do not delay emergency medical care.

Mangaluru City Police Commissioner C H Sudheer Kumar Reddy highlighted the district’s performance and urged the public to make full use of the facility. He stressed that accident victims should receive immediate medical attention without waiting for financial arrangements.

Launched nationwide on February 13, 2026, by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the PM-RAHAT scheme aims to ensure timely medical assistance to people injured in road accidents anywhere in the country.

Under the scheme, eligible victims can avail themselves of cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days from the date of the accident. The benefit covers injuries sustained in road accidents on any road across the country.

To avail of the facility, victims must be admitted to a hospital within 24 hours of the accident, with treatment initiated under the PM-RAHAT scheme.

The scheme is integrated with digital platforms, including the electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) and TMS 2.0, to enable real-time monitoring of treatment and police verification. The financial assistance is provided through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.

Within the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate limits, the necessary technical infrastructure was established at hospitals from July 21, 2026, to facilitate the implementation of the scheme and ensure proper documentation of treatment details.

Of the 172 beneficiaries recorded across Dakshina Kannada district, 109 received cashless treatment within the Mangaluru city police limits, highlighting the city’s significant contribution to the district’s overall performance.

The police commissioner appealed to the public to ensure that road accident victims are taken to the nearest hospital immediately and that financial concerns do not delay emergency treatment.

Mangaluru City Police have also urged people to familiarise themselves with the PM-RAHAT scheme and help eligible accident victims access the cashless medical assistance available under it.