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UP to reward Rs 25,000 to citizens helping accident victims reach hospital within golden hour
The directive, issued Monday by Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh, is part of a wider initiative to curb the high number of road accident deaths in the state. According to the National Crime Records Bureau 2023 data, India saw about 1.6 lakh fatalities in 1.7 lakh road accidents last year, with Uttar Pradesh reporting the most—22,532 deaths in 23,771 accidents, accounting for 14% of the national total.
Singh said though the scheme was designed by the ministry of road and highways, it was being through state govts and Union territories. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, defines a ‘good Samaritan' as a person who — in good faith and without expectation of reward — provides emergency medical or non-medical assistance at the scene of an accident or helps transport the victim to hospital.
"This act of assistance qualifies an individual as a good Samaritan — a Raah-Veer. The survival of the victim depends on several factors beyond the helper's control, but those who act promptly and in good faith, even if the victim does not survive, deserve due recognition," Singh said.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the ‘Good Samaritan' initiative to reward citizens who help road accident victims reach hospitals within the “golden hour.” Helpers, called ‘Raah-Veer,' will receive a certificate and ₹25,000 per incident. The scheme, verified by police and hospitals, aims to reduce the state's high road fatalities—22,532 in 2023—and encourage prompt assistance during emergencies.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an initiative to recognise and reward citizens who help road accident victims reach hospital within the crucial first hour — often referred to as the "golden hour." Under the ‘Good Samaritan' initiative, individuals who help critically injured accident victims and ensure they get prompt medical care will be awarded a ‘Raah-Veer' certificate along with a cash prize of Rs 25,000.
The directive, issued Monday by Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh, is part of a wider initiative to curb the high number of road accident deaths in the state. According to the National Crime Records Bureau 2023 data, India saw about 1.6 lakh fatalities in 1.7 lakh road accidents last year, with Uttar Pradesh reporting the most—22,532 deaths in 23,771 accidents, accounting for 14% of the national total.
Singh said though the scheme was designed by the ministry of road and highways, it was being through state govts and Union territories. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, defines a ‘good Samaritan' as a person who — in good faith and without expectation of reward — provides emergency medical or non-medical assistance at the scene of an accident or helps transport the victim to hospital.
"This act of assistance qualifies an individual as a good Samaritan — a Raah-Veer. The survival of the victim depends on several factors beyond the helper's control, but those who act promptly and in good faith, even if the victim does not survive, deserve due recognition," Singh said.
She emphasised that the initiative aimed at motivating the people to step forward during emergencies and inspire others to save lives.
The scheme covers any major road accident involving a motor vehicle that results in severe injury, at least three days of hospitalisation, brain or spinal cord injury, or death during treatment. Each Raah-Veer will receive Rs 25,000 for every incident. If one person helps multiple victims in a single accident, the reward remains Rs 25,000. If several people help save a single victim, the amount will be shared equally among them.
To ensure transparency, police will verify the details of each ‘Raah-Veer' with the hospital and issue an acknowledgement, including the rescuer's name, contact details, and information about the victim. This acknowledgment will be sent to a district-level appraisal committee led by the district magistrate and including police and transport department officials.
PK Singh, the regional transport officer of Ghaziabad, said the initiative was expected to encourage more people to help accident victims without fear or hesitation. "Police and the chief medical officer will verify good Samaritans and issue acknowledgements. Following this, the committee will grant them awards and recognition," he said.
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