Raah-Veer Yojana

What is Raah-Veer Yojana?

The scheme encourages citizens to help road accident victims during emergencies by providing a ₹25,000 incentive to individuals who save lives through timely medical assistance.

Benefit

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. <br>

Level

State — Madhya Pradesh

Ministry / Dept.

Home Department

Benefit type

other

Key eligibility

The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.

Last verified

18 Jun 2026

Overview

Benefits

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant should be any individual (citizen or resident) who voluntarily assists a road accident victim in a motor vehicle-related accident.
• The applicant must have helped the victim reach a hospital within the Golden Hour, ensuring the victim’s survival.
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Documents Required

• ✓ Acknowledgment Slip from Police Station (Issued on official letterhead, containing details of the Rah-Veer, date, time, location, and assistance provided)
• ✓ Verification Report from the Hospital/Doctor (Confirming that the victim was brought for treatment within the Golden Hour)
• ✓ Identity Proof
• ✓ Bank Account Details
• ✓ Mobile Number
• ✓ Address Proof
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How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application

   > Incident Reporting by the Applicant: • The Rah-Veer informs the police first, the police will verify details with the attending doctor and issue an official acknowledgment slip containing the Rah-Veer’s name, mobile number, address, location, date, time, and details of assistance. • A copy of this slip is sent to the District Evaluation Committee and one to the Rah-Veer. > Direct Hospital Assistance: • If the Rah-Veer takes the victim directly to the hospital, the hospital must inform the local police station. • The police then issue the acknowledgment slip as above. > District-Level Evaluation Committee: • Composed of the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police (SSP), Chief Medical Officer (CMOH), and Regional Transport Officer (RTO). • Reviews and approves the cases on a monthly basis. > State-Level Monitoring: • Headed by the Principal Secretary (Home) with members including the Commissioner (Health), ADGP (Traffic and Road Safety), and Commissioner (Transport) as Member Secretary. • Conducts quarterly reviews to ensure smooth implementation. > Disbursement: • After approval, the Transport Commissioner, Bhopal, processes the payment directly into the Rah-Veer’s bank account through PFMS. • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) provides monthly reimbursement to the State Transport Department. > National-Level Recognition: • Each year, up to three exceptional Rah-Veers are nominated for national awards. <br> <br>

FAQ

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Scheme Details ↗
• View on myScheme (Government of India) ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.