UTK announces new scheme for accident victims in Harish's name

March 6, 2016

Bengaluru, Mar 6: The State government has decided to launch a cashless treatment plan for road accident victims in the name of 23-year-old braveheart Harish Nanjappa.

Harish made a wish that his organs be donated even as his body had been cut into two in an accident near Nelamangala recently. Health Minister U T Khader, on Saturday, told reporters that the new scheme - Mukhyamantrigala Santwana - was supposed to be launched on March 8.

It has now been renamed after Harish, who has inspired an organ donation movement. Accident victims are entitled to immediate cashless treatment at hospitals for up to 48 hours, with a cap of Rs 25,000. Toll-free numbers - 108' and 104' - have also been launched to report accidents. The scheme provides assistance to victims of road accidents across the State, irrespective of their financial status or nationality.

They will be able to receive treatment from a set of 25 treatment and ancillary packages. Khader said the packages were recommended by an expert committee. Treatment can be availed for simple injuries, complicated facial injuries, fractures, head injuries, burns-related injuries, blood transfusion, among others. Participating hospitals have been categorised as level 1, 2 and 3 trauma centres based on the facilities available.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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