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DELHI TO ADOPT ‘RAH-VEER’ SCHEME FOR ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Why in the News?

  • Scheme Adoption: Delhi Government announced adoption of Centre’s ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme to incentivise bystander assistance.
  • Golden Hour Focus: Initiative aims to ensure accident victims receive medical help within the critical ‘golden hour’.

KEY FEATURES OF RAH-VEER SCHEME

  • Financial Incentive: Citizens assisting seriously injured road accident victims will receive ₹25,000 reward.
  • Golden Hour Emphasis: Assistance must ensure the victim reaches the hospital within the first hour after an accident, critical for survival.
  • Good Samaritan Framework: Scheme aligned with Section 134A of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, providing legal protection.
  • Recognition Mechanism: Ten outstanding Rah-Veers annually will receive ₹1 lakh national award and certificate.
  • District Oversight: Implementation monitored by district-level evaluation committees to ensure transparency and accountability.

IMPLICATIONS FOR ROAD SAFETY AND GOVERNANCE

  • Behavioural Change: Monetary incentives aim to overcome public hesitation in assisting accident victims.
  • Legal Safeguards: Good Samaritan Rules protect helpers from harassment or legal complications.
  • Public Health Impact: Timely intervention during golden hour can significantly reduce road accident fatalities.
  • Cooperative Federalism: Scheme demonstrates Centre-State coordination in road safety governance.
  • Social Responsibility: Encourages civic participation in emergency response mechanisms.

ROAD SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES ACT FRAMEWORK

●  Legal Provision: Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 introduced enhanced penalties and safety norms.

●  Good Samaritan Rules: Provide immunity to citizens assisting victims from civil and criminal liability.

●  Accident Burden: India records high number of road traffic fatalities, making emergency response critical.

●  Policy Approach: Combines legal reform, enforcement, and public awareness to improve road safety outcomes.

●  UPSC Relevance: Topic relates to GS Paper II and III, covering governance reforms, public health, and transport policy.