WARANGAL, OCT.25 : Warangal Police Commissioner N. Shwetha IPS advised road accident victims and the public to utilize the Central Government’s PM RAHAT (Prime Minister Road Accident Victim’s Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) scheme for prompt medical treatment. The scheme provides cashless medical care up to ₹1.5 lakh for up to seven days to eligible victims in empanelled hospitals.
The Commissioner disclosed that medical services under this initiative are available across 63 empanelled hospitals within the Warangal Police Commissionerate jurisdiction, covering Warangal, Hanamkonda, and Jangaon districts. She emphasized that providing immediate medical aid during the critical initial period plays a vital role in saving lives.
Urging the public to act with a humanitarian mindset, Commissioner Shwetha outlined key instructions for emergencies. Citizens should call the 112 emergency number immediately following a road accident, help transport injured victims to the nearest empanelled hospital as quickly as possible, and coordinate with hospital staff to provide necessary details to avail scheme benefits. Furthermore, the public is encouraged to extend full cooperation to police and medical personnel at the scene and hospitals.
The Police Commissioner appealed to citizens to raise awareness about the PM RAHAT scheme so that eligible victims receive timely treatment and life-saving care.
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