{"id":1289561,"date":"2025-01-14T06:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T01:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1289561"},"modified":"2025-01-14T06:46:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T01:16:31","slug":"get-rs-25000-incentives-for-helping-road-accident-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/get-rs-25000-incentives-for-helping-road-accident-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Rs 25,000 Incentives For Helping Road Accident Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bid to encourage bystanders to help accident victims, the reward for Good Samaritans has been raised from \u20b95,000 to \u20b925,000. Announced during a road safety event in Nagpur with actor Anupam Kher, Gadkari emphasized that the previous amount was insufficient to acknowledge the efforts of those who act selflessly in emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Get Rs 25,000 Incentives For Helping Road Accident Victims\" class=\"wp-image-1289573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Transport-Panic-Button-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" 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>Hospital Expenses Covered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government will now bear hospital expenses of up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/india\/story\/transport-minister-nitin-gadkari-good-samaritans-reqard-scheme-helping-accident-hospital-2663961-2025-01-13\">\u20b91.5 lakh for accident victims<\/a> during the first seven days following the incident. This coverage applies to injuries sustained on both <strong>national and state highways<\/strong>, ensuring broader access to immediate medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Good Samaritan Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in October 2021, the scheme rewards individuals who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide immediate assistance to accident victims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rush victims to the hospital within the <strong>Golden Hour<\/strong>, the critical first hour after an accident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The government defines a Good Samaritan as someone who voluntarily helps accident victims without expecting payment or reward and without any pre-existing duty or relationship with the injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Encouraging Timely Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative underscores the importance of quick action during the Golden Hour to save lives. By incentivizing Good Samaritans and offering financial support for medical care, the government aims to reduce fatalities and foster a culture of empathy and responsibility on the roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>The revised scheme reflects the government\u2019s commitment to road safety and support for accident victims. By rewarding Good Samaritans and covering hospital expenses, it seeks to inspire more people to step up and help in times of crisis, ultimately saving more lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bid to encourage bystanders to help accident victims, the reward for Good Samaritans has been raised from \u20b95,000 to \u20b925,000. Announced during a road safety event in Nagpur with actor Anupam Kher, Gadkari emphasized that the previous amount was insufficient to acknowledge the efforts of those who act selflessly in emergencies. 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