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Current Affairs 18 February 2026

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  • PM Modi Approves PM RAHAT Scheme for Road Accident Victims
  • CCEA Approves Rs 11,000 Crore Highway Projects Across Three States

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PM Modi Approves PM RAHAT Scheme for Road Accident Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment (PM RAHAT) scheme in February 2026 from his newly inaugurated office Seva Teerth in New Delhi. The scheme aims to provide immediate, life-saving medical care to road accident victims across India. Alongside this approval, Modi also approved doubling the Lakhpati Didis target to 6 crore and increasing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund outlay from Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore. These initiatives reflect the government's focus on healthcare accessibility, women empowerment, and agricultural development.

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Which ministry or office issued the PM RAHAT scheme approval in February 2026?

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CCEA Approves Rs 11,000 Crore Highway Projects Across Three States

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved highway projects worth more than Rs 11,000 crore in February 2026 across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana. These infrastructure projects are part of the government's broader transportation and economic development agenda. The approval indicates significant capital investment in road connectivity and transportation infrastructure across multiple states. These projects are expected to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth in the respective states.

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Which committee approved the Rs 11,000 crore highway projects in February 2026?

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