Free treatment for road accident victims
“Free treatment for road accident victims”
The verdict
The Farishtey scheme, announced in September 2023 and running in districts by January 2025, gives free treatment in the first 48 hours at government and empanelled hospitals. The 48-hour limit is a small dilution.
Rule applied: Kept with a small dilution → 9
Evidence timeline
- Govt dashboardUndated· Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjabsupports41 hospitals listed in Jalandhar district for treatment under the Farishte scheme ↗
“Free-of-cost treatment facilities to the accident victims at nearby government hospitals and listed private hospitals; 52 packages identified by the state health agency.”
- News30 Sept 2021· NewsBytes via Yahoo NewscontextFree health services if AAP wins 2022 Punjab elections: Kejriwal ↗
“"We will be providing free and best treatment for every resident of Punjab in government hospitals." Also health cards, about 16,000 pind clinics, hospital renovation, free treatment for accident victims.”
- News5 Sept 2023· The TribunesupportsFree treatment to victims of road accidents in first 48 hours ↗
“Farishtey scheme: free treatment to road accident victims in the first 48 hours, regardless of domicile; Rs 2,000 reward for those who bring victims.”
- News15 Jan 2025· The TribunesupportsFarishtey launched; 12 government, 64 private hospitals empanelled ↗
“The district administration has launched the Farishtey Scheme, which provides free treatment to road accident victims within the first 48 hours.”
More health promises from this manifesto
Open 16,000 mohalla and pind clinics with free care
“16,000 clinics promised; the counter is still in four digits.”
Free treatment, medicines, tests and costly surgeries for all in government hospitals
Board laga hai: kaam chalu hai. Hum bhi dekh rahe hain.
Health card for every resident holding their full medical record
Board laga hai: kaam chalu hai. Hum bhi dekh rahe hain.
Promise ID aap-pb-2022-010 · drafted 5 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON