{"id":1289366,"date":"2025-01-08T11:15:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T05:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1289366"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:40:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T06:10:51","slug":"cahless-treatment-upto-rs-1-5-lakh-for-road-accident-victims-announced-by-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/cahless-treatment-upto-rs-1-5-lakh-for-road-accident-victims-announced-by-govt\/","title":{"rendered":"Cashless Treatment Upto Rs 1.5 Lakh For Road Accident Victims Announced By Govt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveils the &#8216;Cashless Treatment&#8217; scheme, providing up to \u20b91.5 lakh for seven days of medical expenses for road accident victims if reported to the police within 24 hours. Families of hit-and-run victims will receive \u20b92 lakh. The initiative emphasizes road safety amid alarming statistics of 1.80 lakh road accident deaths in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Cahless Treatment Upto Rs 1.5 Lakh For Road Accident Victims Announced By Govt\" class=\"wp-image-1289380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights of the \u2018Cashless Treatment\u2019 Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/transportation\/roadways\/nitin-gadkari-announces-cashless-treatment-scheme-for-road-accident-victims\/articleshow\/117040750.cms?from=mdr\">announced<\/a> the launch of a comprehensive &#8220;Cashless Treatment&#8221; scheme for road accident victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coverage Details<\/strong>: The scheme provides financial assistance of up to \u20b91.5 lakh for seven days of treatment if the accident is reported to the police within 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hit-and-Run Cases<\/strong>: Families of victims who succumb to hit-and-run accidents will receive \u20b92 lakh as ex-gratia compensation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to provide immediate relief to accident victims and their families while addressing the broader issue of road safety,\u201d Gadkari stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Alarming Road Safety Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gadkari emphasized the urgent need for road safety reforms, citing troubling data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Fatalities in 2024<\/strong>: Approximately 1.80 lakh road accident deaths occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helmet-Related Fatalities<\/strong>: 30,000 deaths were attributed to the absence of helmets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Young Lives Lost<\/strong>: 66% of accident victims were aged between 18 and 34.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children\u2019s Safety<\/strong>: 10,000 children lost their lives due to unsafe entry and exit points near educational institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps Toward Safer Roads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During a meeting with state and union territory transport ministers at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, Gadkari discussed collaborative strategies for reducing road accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Improvements<\/strong>: Black spots on highways have been identified for corrective measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School Zone Safety<\/strong>: Regulations are being enforced for autorickshaws and minibuses used for school transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Institution Safety<\/strong>: Gadkari highlighted the need for improved entry and exit points near schools and colleges to prevent accidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Road Safety: A National Priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative reflects the government\u2019s commitment to tackling India\u2019s road safety crisis. 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