Tripura min: Rah-Veer Scheme rewards Good Samaritans for timely accident aid
Tripura transport minister
Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday reviewed the
Rah-Veer Scheme
(
Good Samaritan initiative
), a nationwide annual initiative launched last month to save lives during road accidents, in a push towards enhancing
road safety
and public welfare.
Chowdhury told the media that it is a groundbreaking effort to encourage citizens to act swiftly in aiding road accident victims during the critical "Golden Hour" — the first hour post-accident when timely medical intervention can be the difference between life and death.
He said any individual who transports an accident victim to a hospital within the Golden Hour and provides initial assistance is eligible for a Rs 25,000 cash reward and a certificate of recognition from the govt. Ten exemplary rah-veers will be selected nationwide each year and awarded Rs 1 lakh for their outstanding contributions.
"If multiple rah-veers help a single accident victim receive treatment and save their life, the Rs 25,000 reward will be equally divided among all helpers. At least 10 rah-veers will be selected annually at the national level and awarded Rs 1 lakh each, and a rah-veer may receive rewards up to five times in a year," Chowdhury said.
The scheme fosters a culture of compassion and prompt action across Tripura, ensuring no life is lost due to hesitation or fear. A key feature of the scheme is its focus on removing legal fears that often deter bystanders from assisting accident victims, he said. The scheme applies to cases involving injuries, such as those requiring major surgery, hospitalisation for over three days, head or spinal injuries, or instances where the victim dies during treatment.
Promoting the scheme's powerful slogan—"Your one phone call or brave decision can save someone's entire future"— the minister urged Tripura's citizens to pledge their commitment to becoming rah-veers, he added.
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