Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025 Latest News
The Government of India recently launched a groundbreaking cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across the country, ensuring swift and hassle-free medical care for those affected.
About Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025
- Under the scheme, any individual injured in a road accident involving a motor vehicle on any public road in India will be eligible for cashless medical treatment at designated hospitals.
- The maximum benefit under the scheme is capped at Rs 1.5 lakh and is valid for up to seven days from the date of the accident.
- Treatment at hospitals that are not designated under the scheme will be limited to stabilisation measures, as further detailed in the scheme’s guidelines.
- To ensure seamless execution, the National Health Authority (NHA) will serve as the coordinating agency.
- It will work in collaboration with the police, hospitals, and respective State Health Agencies to operationalise the scheme effectively.
- The State Road Safety Council in each state and Union Territory will act as the nodal agency responsible for the scheme’s implementation within their jurisdiction.
- This includes coordinating with the National Health Authority for the onboarding of designated hospitals, the treatment of victims, payment processes to hospitals, and other related matters through a dedicated portal.
- A 17-member steering committee headed by the road transport secretary will monitor the implementation of the scheme.
Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025 FAQs
Q1. Under the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, who is eligible for cashless medical treatment?
Ans. Any individual injured in a road accident involving a motor vehicle on public roads.
Q2. What is the maximum benefit provided under the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme?
Ans. Rs 1.5 lakh
Q3. How long is the cashless treatment valid after a road accident under the scheme?
Ans. 7 days
Source: MINT
Last updated on January, 2026
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