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An incentive-based road safety program designed to reward first responders who assist road-accident victims and provide medical coverage for those victims.
Target Beneficiaries: Road-accident victims and first responders
243.79
Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% Central Sector Scheme (funded through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund)
GS Paper: GS2
The scheme is an evolution of the 'Scheme for Grant of Award to the Good Samaritan' launched in 2021, which initially offered ₹5,000. It aligns with the Supreme Court's 2016 guidelines on the protection of Good Samaritans and the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
The foundational incentive program providing cash rewards and certificates to individuals who save lives during the 'Golden Hour'.
A vertical providing up to ₹1.5 lakh for medical expenses incurred within the first seven days of the accident.
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Approximately 1.68 lakh
Source: MoRTH Annual Report
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11%
Source: World Bank
The Rahveer Scheme represents a paradigm shift from a purely regulatory approach to a participatory social model for road safety. By partnering with a private entity like Rapido, the government leverages a massive, pre-existing network of 30 lakh drivers, effectively decentralizing emergency response. This Public-Private Partnership (PPP) addresses the critical 'Golden Hour'—the first 60 minutes after trauma where prompt medical intervention can reduce the risk of death by 50%. However, the scheme's maturity depends on the seamless integration of hospital billing systems with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. While the ₹25,000 incentive is a significant increase from previous iterations, the success of the scheme will be measured not by the number of rewards given, but by the reduction in the Case Fatality Ratio (CFR) on Indian highways. The inclusion of cashless treatment for seven days is a vital safety net for the socio-economically vulnerable who are often the primary victims of road accidents.
Intro: India accounts for the highest number of road fatalities globally, losing nearly 1.5 lakh lives annually, which translates to a 3-5% loss of GDP. Body: The Rahveer Scheme addresses the 'Golden Hour' bottleneck by incentivizing civilian participation and providing financial liquidity for emergency medical care. It bridges the gap between accident occurrence and professional medical arrival. Conclusion: Aligning with the Brasilia Declaration, such incentive-based models are essential to transition from a 'bystander effect' to a 'first-responder culture' in Indian society.
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