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Dakshina Kannada Leads Karnataka in PM-RAHAT: 172 Road Accident Victims Treated
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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In a record effort under the PM-RAHAT scheme, 172 road accident victims from Dakshina Kannada district received treatment, making the district the top performer in Karnataka.
Under the Prime Minister‑Rashtriya Arogya Nivesh Yojana (PM‑RAHAT), 172 road accident victims from Dakshina Kannada district were treated in local hospitals, making the district the highest performer in Karnataka.
The scheme, launched to provide free medical care to road‑traffic accident victims, saw a coordinated effort by district health officials, emergency services and local hospitals to identify and treat patients promptly.
Mangalore, the district headquarters, played a pivotal role in the initiative, with several tertiary care centres reporting the bulk of the cases.
Health authorities noted that the rapid response and efficient triage contributed to the high treatment count, setting a benchmark for other districts.
The achievement underscores the effectiveness of PM‑RAHAT in improving access to emergency medical care across Karnataka.
The scheme, launched to provide free medical care to road‑traffic accident victims, saw a coordinated effort by district health officials, emergency services and local hospitals to identify and treat patients promptly.
Mangalore, the district headquarters, played a pivotal role in the initiative, with several tertiary care centres reporting the bulk of the cases.
Health authorities noted that the rapid response and efficient triage contributed to the high treatment count, setting a benchmark for other districts.
The achievement underscores the effectiveness of PM‑RAHAT in improving access to emergency medical care across Karnataka.