Road accidents demand split-second decisions, and Gujarat is gearing up. The Gujarat Road Safety Authority’s workshop in Gandhinagar spotlighted the PM Relief Scheme, prioritizing golden hour treatment with Rs 1.5 lakh cashless aid for seven days.
Diverse stakeholders—district nodal officers, police brass, health experts—convened to strategize implementation. The goal: bypass financial delays that doom many victims.
Leading the charge, Commissioner Satish Patel stressed the golden hour’s lifesaving power. ‘Inter-agency coordination is non-negotiable,’ he asserted, aiming for district-wide reach.
Traffic police shared insights on their expanded mandate. IG detailed from scene response to e-reporting, while officer Sahitya V covered the end-to-end flow via emergency helplines, guaranteeing scheme access.
Health representatives outlined hospital protocols under PM-JAY. Upendra Gandhi, Deputy Director, clarified roles: police ensures 24-hour reporting and transport; health handles enrollment for comprehensive treatment.
Gujarat’s roads see too many preventable deaths. This workshop fosters a united front, blending awareness, rapid action, and policy to slash mortality rates and set a national benchmark in victim care.