SchemesWednesday, 1 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Kerala to launch PM-RAHAT scheme for road accident victims with ₹1.5 lakh cover
Kerala will soon implement PM-RAHAT, offering up to ₹1.5 lakh treatment for road accident victims for seven days.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 30, 2026, the Kerala government announced that it will soon implement the Union government’s PM-RAHAT scheme, with the state-level launch planned at the Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
Key specifics
- PM-RAHAT stands for Prime Minister–Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment.
- The scheme provides treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for a maximum of 7 days from the date of the accident.
- The state-level inauguration will be held at the Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.
- The announcement was made by Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John in the Assembly on June 30, 2026.
- Kerala also plans a road safety campaign to reduce annual fatalities from more than 4,000 to around 1,000.
Exam lens
Question type: Scheme and welfare match-the-following, PM-RAHAT, ₹1.5 lakh, 7 days, Thiruvananthapuram. TNPSC one-liner: Which Union scheme will Kerala implement for road accident victims with hospitalisation support?