The Delhi government has decided to implement the Centre’s ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme in the national capital to encourage citizens to help seriously injured road accident victims.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that under this scheme, individuals who assist accident victims and ensure they receive timely medical care will receive a cash reward of ₹25,000 along with a certificate of appreciation.

Objective of the Scheme

The main aim of the Rah-Veer scheme is to ensure that seriously injured victims receive treatment within the ‘golden hour’, which is considered crucial for saving lives after an accident.

The government believes that quick public response can significantly reduce road accident deaths in a busy city like Delhi, where thousands of vehicles ply daily.

Legal Protection for Good Samaritans

Many people hesitate to help accident victims due to fear of police questioning or legal complications. The scheme addresses these concerns by providing legal protection under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which includes Good Samaritan provisions.

With financial rewards and legal safeguards, the government hopes more citizens will step forward to assist the injured.

Key Features of the Rah-Veer Scheme

• ₹25,000 reward for helping a seriously injured victim reach hospital within the golden hour
• Maximum reward remains ₹25,000 per accident, even if multiple victims are saved
• Certificate of appreciation for helpers
• 10 outstanding Rah-Veers to receive a national award of ₹1 lakh annually

The initiative aims to promote compassion, responsibility, and timely medical response in emergency situations.

MCQs: Rah-Veer Scheme (Delhi)

Q1. The ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme provides a cash reward of how much to citizens who help accident victims?
(a) ₹10,000
(b) ₹15,000
(c) ₹20,000
(d) ₹25,000
(e) ₹50,000

Ans: (d)
Sol: The scheme offers ₹25,000 to individuals who ensure timely medical assistance to seriously injured victims.

Q2. The Rah-Veer scheme is aimed at ensuring treatment within which critical time period?
(a) Silver hour
(b) Platinum hour
(c) Golden hour
(d) First hour
(e) Emergency hour

Ans: (c)
Sol: The ‘golden hour’ is crucial for saving lives after serious road accidents.

Q3. The legal protection for Good Samaritans is provided under which Act?
(a) Indian Penal Code
(b) Disaster Management Act
(c) Road Safety Act
(d) Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
(e) National Health Act

Ans: (d)
Sol: The Good Samaritan provisions are included under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Q4. What is the maximum reward per accident under the Rah-Veer scheme, even if multiple victims are saved?
(a) ₹10,000
(b) ₹25,000
(c) ₹50,000
(d) ₹75,000
(e) ₹1 lakh

Ans: (b)
Sol: The maximum reward per incident is ₹25,000.

Q5. How many outstanding Rah-Veers will receive a national award of ₹1 lakh annually?
(a) 5
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 15
(e) 20

Ans: (c)
Sol: Ten outstanding Rah-Veers will receive ₹1 lakh annually at the national level.