CM to launch scheme for accident victims
The Hindu
It will be rolled out in 610 hospitals
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch the State Government’s latest initiative, Nammai Kaakkum 48, in Chengalpattu on December 18. The scheme is being rolled out to ensure the timely hospitalisation and treatment of people injured in road accidents.
The scheme will cover the injured, irrespective of whether the accidents take place on rural roads, State Highways or National Highways, and irrespective of the country, State and district the victim is from, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian told reporters on Tuesday.
“The scheme will be rolled out in 610 hospitals — 205 government facilities and 405 private ones — across the State. The list of empanelled hospitals will be released soon. Those injured in accidents can be admitted to these hospitals and the State Government will spend ₹1 lakh for their treatment,” he said.
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