Raah-Veer Yojana
About This Scheme
The “Raah-Veer Yojana” was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It aims to encourage the general public to help road accident victims during emergencies and save innocent lives during the critical Golden Hour by rewarding citizens who voluntarily take accident victims to a hospital for treatment. The scheme promotes civic responsibility and compassion among citizens by recognizing their bravery and humanitarian actions. > Scheme Implementation It is implemented by the Office of the Transport Commissioner, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, under the supervision of the State and District-Level Evaluation Committees and monitored by the Home Department.
Eligibility
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 1. The applicant should be any individual (citizen or resident) who voluntarily assists a road accident victim in a motor vehicle-related accident. 1. The applicant must have helped the victim reach a hospital within the Golden Hour, ensuring the victim’s survival.
Benefits
Tangible Benefits - Provides a cash reward of ₹25,000 to individuals (“Rah-Veers”) who save the life of an accident victim by taking them to a hospital within the Golden Hour. - Selected “Rah-Veers” may be nominated for national-level awards by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). - The MoRTH Evaluation Committee selects the top 10 Rah-Veers nationwide, each awarded ₹1,00,000, a certificate, and a trophy at the National Road Safety Mission (NRSM) in New Delhi. - Each individual can be awarded a maximum of 5 times per year under this scheme. Mode of Disbursement - The payment is made online directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). Frequency of Disbursement - One-time per eligible instance, up to a maximum of 5 instances per year. Expected Time of Disbursement - The payment is processed within 1 month after the District Evaluation Committee’s approval.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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