Tamil Nadu launches emergency care scheme
The Hindu
All persons injured in road accidents that occur in Tamil Nadu limits would receive treatment for the first 48 hours free of charge.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday launched ‘Innuyir Kaapoom-Nammai Kaakkum 48’ through which the State government will bear the expenses of emergency care for accident victims for the first 48 hours.
Rolling out the scheme at Chengalpattu, Mr. Stalin said the government was paying special attention to reducing road accidents, preventing fatalities and improving road safety. The scheme was aimed at reducing deaths due to road accidents.
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