Patna: Road accident victims in Bihar can now avail themselves of cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh at 1,268 govt and private hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Around 250 victims have already received treatment under the scheme.Transport department secretary Raj Kumar on Monday directed all DMs, district transport officers and other stakeholders to launch extensive awareness campaigns across the state.The department asked district officials to organise workshops for the public, hospital managements and govt departments on the scheme’s provisions and treatment procedures. Hoardings and flex banners will also be installed at district sadar hospitals and Ayushman Bharat-empanelled hospitals.Raj Kumar said, “Treatment should not be delayed due to financial constraints after an accident. Our endeavour is to ensure that every citizen, hospital management and concerned official across the state is aware of the scheme so that accident victims in need can benefit from it.”State transport commissioner Arif Ahsan highlighted the importance of the golden hour, the first hour after an accident, when prompt medical intervention can significantly improve survival chances.
