Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 07 July 2025
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has officially launched the ‘Rah-Veer’ Scheme, aimed at encouraging the general public to provide immediate assistance to road accident victims during emergency situations. The initiative seeks to inspire and boost the morale of Good Samaritans who act swiftly to save lives, particularly within the critical ‘Golden Hour’ following an accident.
As part of this scheme, financial incentives and certificates of appreciation will be awarded to individuals who help accident victims receive timely medical treatment. The Ministry hopes that these recognitions will motivate more people to act in such emergencies and help reduce fatalities.
Award Structure:
1. A cash award of ₹25,000 will be given to each Rah-Veer (Good Samaritan) per incident.
– If a single Rah-Veer saves one or more victims from a serious accident involving a motor vehicle, they will receive ₹25,000.
– If multiple Rah-Veers assist in saving one victim, the amount will be divided equally.
– If multiple Rah-Veers save multiple victims, each rescuer can receive up to ₹25,000, with ₹25,000 per life saved being the cap.
2. Certificates of Appreciation will accompany every cash award.
3. Additionally, 10 National-Level Awards of ₹1,00,000 each will be conferred annually to the most exemplary Rah-Veers selected from the awardees.
Legal Protection for Rah-Veers:
The scheme also assures legal protection under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and Notification No. GSR 294E dated 29th September 2020. As per these provisions, no Rah-Veer will be compelled to face legal proceedings or investigations without their explicit consent. In the event of any violation of these protections, Rah-Veers can lodge a complaint with the Grievance Redressal Committee, headed by the respective Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate.
The Transport Department of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has urged all citizens to come forward and assist accident victims during emergencies. This compassionate action not only saves lives but also contributes to creating a more responsible and humane society.
For more details, the public can visit the official websites of the Transport Department, A&N Islands, or the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
