AMN / NEW DELHI
In a major initiative, the Arvind Kejrival led Delhi government has decided to bear the cost of treatment of victims of motor accidents, fire incidents and acid attacks that take place on the city’s roads, at private hospitals under a new scheme.
It was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today. Briefing reporters, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, irrespective of domicile of the victims, free medical treatment will be provided to them at private hospitals in case of such incidents.
He said, the treatment in government hospitals is already free. Mr Jain said, the move is aimed at saving lives of such people during the golden hour after accidents on Delhi’s roads, be it road accident, fire and acid attacks. He said, it will now be sent to Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal for his approval.
