Ghaziabad's PM-Rahat Scheme Sees Low Claims Despite High Accident Rate

Times of India · health

Ghaziabad witnesses an average of three road accidents daily, yet only eight cashless claims are processed monthly under the PM-Rahat scheme. This scheme aims to provide up to Rs 1.5 lakh for cashless treatment to accident victims. The low claim rate suggests implementation issues, highlighted by a recent case where a victim's father alleged delayed treatment. Gautam Budh Nagar has higher claims but still lags behind accident numbers. Officials cite low awareness, procedural hurdles, and uneven hospital empanelment as reasons for the scheme's underperformance.