Centre’s ‘Rah-Veer’ Scheme to be Implemented in Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Reward of ₹25,000 for Assisting Seriously Injured Road Accident Victims

Assistance to the Seriously Injured Within the Golden Hour; Legal Protection to Encourage Citizens: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, February 2026 : Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta has announced that her government has decided to implement the Central Government’s ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme in the national capital. Under this scheme, citizens who assist seriously injured road accident victims will be awarded a cash prize of ₹25,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. The Chief Minister stated that the Central Government has introduced this financial incentive to encourage humanitarian action, enabling ordinary citizens to help seriously injured accident victims without fear and demonstrate compassion.

She informed that the primary objective of the scheme is to motivate members of the public to ensure that seriously injured road accident victims receive medical attention within the ‘golden hour’. She noted that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) believes that if more people come forward to assist the seriously injured, a significant reduction in road accident fatalities can be achieved. The Chief Minister observed that people often hesitate to help due to fear of legal complications or police procedures; however, this scheme will remove such apprehensions and encourage citizens to step forward.

She further stated that in a metropolis like Delhi, where thousands of vehicles ply the roads daily, access to medical assistance within the golden hour for the seriously injured can prove decisive between life and death. With financial incentives and legal protection in place, more individuals will be encouraged to promptly transport seriously injured road accident victims to hospitals, thereby saving precious lives. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the Delhi Government will implement the scheme effectively, strengthening both road safety and humanitarian responsiveness in the capital.

According to the Chief Minister, the Ministry has issued detailed guidelines to States and Union Territories for effective implementation, and following these guidelines, the Delhi Government has decided to adopt the scheme. She added that the initiative has been framed in accordance with the Good Samaritan Rules notified under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. These rules provide legal protection to citizens who voluntarily assist seriously injured, distressed or vulnerable persons. The Central Government has now supplemented this humanitarian initiative with a financial reward to further encourage public participation.

The Chief Minister said that the scheme aims not only to save the lives of seriously injured road accident victims but also to foster a culture of compassion in society. The Government believes that greater public participation can substantially reduce mortality arising from road accidents.

Any individual who provides immediate assistance to a seriously injured road accident victim and ensures their transport to a hospital or trauma centre within the golden hour will be eligible for the reward. In each such case, the Rah-Veer will receive a cash amount of ₹25,000. If a person saves one or more seriously injured victims in the same accident, the maximum reward payable will remain ₹25,000. Additionally, ten of the most outstanding Rah-Veers selected annually will receive a special national award of ₹1 lakh each. Every award will be accompanied by a certificate of appreciation.

For effective implementation, a District Level Evaluation Committee will be constituted, comprising the District Magistrate, a senior police officer, the Chief Medical Officer and the Regional Transport Officer. The Chief Minister stated that the reward amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through an online process. A separate bank account will be maintained for this purpose, and the entire procedure will be recorded on a digital platform. The Ministry will also provide an initial grant to the States.

The Chief Minister emphasised that implementation of this compassionate initiative will help develop a culture of timely assistance to the seriously injured during road accidents in the capital. As many people refrain from helping due to fear of legal entanglements or police procedures, the scheme will address such concerns and encourage active citizen participation. According to the Chief Minister, the ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme is not merely an incentive programme but a significant step towards strengthening humanitarian values and reinforcing the road safety framework. If implemented in Delhi with seriousness and transparency, the scheme can help save numerous families from untimely grief.