Committee constituted to implement PM RAHAT scheme in J&K

Jammu, Mar 23: An eight-member committee to be headed by the Administrative Secretary, Home Department will facilitate implementation of Pradhan Mantri Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM RAHAT) scheme, in Jammu and Kashmir.

Launched in February 2026, the PM RAHAT scheme provides immediate cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per victim for road accidents in India, covering his or her stabilisation and critical care for up to 7 days, thus bridging the “golden hour” gap.

The committee, constituted by J&K government on Monday, March 23, 2026, will comprise Administrative Secretary, Home Department as its chairperson and Administrative Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Jammu; Inspector General of Police, Kashmir and Jammu and Inspector General of Police, Traffic, J&K as its members. Administrative Secretary, Transport Department will be its member secretary. The panel, as per its terms of reference, will assist the Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Council in the implementation of the PM RAHAT Scheme in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and will ensure inter-departmental coordination among the Transport Department, Health and Medical Education Department, Police Department and other concerned agencies for its (scheme’s) smooth operationalisation.

Besides, the panel has been tasked to review the adequacy of healthcare infrastructure, including hospitals and trauma care centres for providing cashless treatment to road accident victims under the Scheme, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and will monitor the operational protocols relating to accident reporting, admission and treatment of victims, processing of claims and their integration with emergency response systems.

To review the progress of implementation of the scheme, including challenges in implementation, and to recommend corrective measures to the Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Council for effective implementation; facilitate timely processing and settlement of claims through the designated mechanism notified by the Government of India and make any other suitable recommendations to the Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Council for strengthening emergency care for road accident victims in the Union Territory will be the mandate of the panel.