Nitin Gadkari announces nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
- Nitin Gadkari announced a nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, providing up to ₹1.5 lakh per person for seven days after an accident.
- The scheme will be implemented nationwide by March 2025, following a successful pilot program in several states.
- The government plans to open 1,250 new driving schools to address a shortage of 22 lakh skilled drivers in India.
- Gadkari emphasized the introduction of safety measures for commercial vehicles to prevent accidents and improve road safety.
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Nitin Gadkari has launched a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, which will cover medical expenses up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days. At the same time, in hit-and-run cases, the family of the deceased will get ₹2 lakh compensation.
Nitin Gadkari announces nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
Following the pilot programme initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Chandigarh on March 14, 2024, the scheme will now be applicable to road accident victims nationwide.
Nitin Gadkari announces 'cashless treatment' scheme for road accident victims
New Delhi, Jan 8: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the “Cashless Treatment” scheme, under which the government will cover expenses of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims. Gadkari stated that the government would bear the cost of treatment if the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours. The Union Minister also announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs two lakh for the families of deceased vi…
Cashless treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for hit and run victims soon: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari held a meeting with transport ministers to discuss key transportation sector issues. The main focus is on road safety, such as cashless treatment for accident victims and stricter rules. The government plans to set up driving centres and implement a vehicle scrapping policy to improve road safety and create jobs.
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