Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims
- Nationwide cashless treatment scheme up to Rs. 1.5 lakh
- Nitin Gadkari outlines cashless care for road accident victims
Hyderabad: Cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims is set to be launched nationwide, offering coverage of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the scheme, according to information shared at a national conference. The initiative aims to provide immediate medical care to victims without upfront payment and also reward Good Samaritans who help during emergencies.
The scheme will apply to road accidents across the country. It will not remain limited to national highways. This detail was highlighted by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. He spoke during a two day conference of Transport Ministers, Secretaries, and Commissioners of all States and Union Territories. The conference focused on transport and road safety issues.
According to the information provided, the cashless treatment scheme will cover medical expenses up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for each eligible road accident victim. The coverage will allow victims to receive treatment without delay. Therefore, the scheme seeks to reduce critical time loss after accidents. The announcement also underlines the Centre’s focus on saving lives through faster medical response.
Meanwhile, the scheme includes a cash award for Good Samaritans. This incentive applies to people who rush injured accident victims to hospitals. The move aims to encourage bystanders to act without fear or hesitation. Officials believe such steps can improve survival rates after road accidents. However, no further details on the award amount were shared in the input.
Nitin Gadkari said the scheme will have nationwide coverage. It will apply to accidents anywhere in the country. This broad scope marks a key feature of the plan. Earlier measures often focused on specific roads. This time, the Centre plans wider reach to help more victims.
Later, officials at the conference discussed the importance of coordinated action by States and Union Territories. The presence of Transport Ministers, Secretaries, and Commissioners highlighted the national scale of the effort. However, the exact launch date and implementation process were not detailed in the information provided.
Therefore, the cashless treatment scheme stands as a significant proposed step in road safety and emergency care. Authorities expect it to ease the financial burden on victims and families. Further clarity is likely once the scheme is formally launched.
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