With reference to the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme covers all road accident victims for up to ₹1.5 lakh in treatment costs, regardless of fault or vehicle ownership. 2. The scheme is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) in coordination with State Road Safety Councils. 3. The Steering Committee overseeing the scheme is chaired by the CEO of the National Health Authority. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The scheme provides ₹1.5 lakh coverage per victim, applicable to any person injured in a road accident involving a motor vehicle.
Statement 2 is correct: The implementation is carried out by the NHA along with State Road Safety Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Steering Committee is headed by the Road Secretary, not the CEO of NHA.

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