UP to reward Rs 25,000 to citizens helping accident victims reach hospital within golden hour

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Good Samaritan initiative to reward citizens who help road accident victims reach hospitals within the golden hour. Helpers, called Raah-Veer, will receive a certificate and 25,000 per incident. The scheme, verified by police and hospitals, aims to reduce the states high road fatalities22,532 in 2023and encourage prompt assistance during emergencies.