The initiative is set to leverage technology to create a seamless and efficient mechanism for providing immediate medical attention to accident victim.
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The central government is all set to roll out cashless medical treatment for injured accident victims nationwide within the next three to four months. To subscribe please click tau.id/2iy6f and access our live channel.
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The initiative, integral to the amended Motor Vehicle Act 2019, is a collaborative effort between Ministry of Roads Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
India, grappling with the highest number of road accident deaths globally, is targeting a 50% reduction in accidents by 2030. This year the fatality rate census crossed approximately 1,82,000 in road accidents.
Every year, approximately 1.5 lakh people dies on India roads, 1130 accidents and 422 deaths every day or 47 accidents and 18 deaths every hour.
During the year 2021, a total number of 4,12,432 road accidents have been reported in the country,
claiming 1,53,972 lives and causing injuries to 3,84,448 persons.
The Road Ministry’s strategy, based on the 5E’s of road safety—Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Care—is comprehensive.
The Electronic Detailed Accident Report (e-DAR) Project aims to centralize reporting, management, and analysis of road accidents data nationwide.
According to Anurag Jain, Secretary of MoRTH, “”It is envisioned for providing access to cashless trauma care treatment for road accident victims at the nearest appropriate hospital in the country.”
The rule has been accordance with the Supreme Court ruling, and by drawing its power from the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Such cashless treatment shall be extended to road accident victims, including during the golden hour, as defined by the MV Amendment Act.
Jain highlighted the significance of education and awareness about road safety, revealing that the Ministry of Education has concurred to include road safety in the curriculum for schools and colleges.
Noteworthy vehicular engineering enhancements, including ABS brakes, two-wheeler overspeed warning systems, seat belt reminders, and Bharat NCAP, contribute to bolstering safety.
The primary focus is on deliberating and finalising suggestive codes aimed at reducing road crash fatalities and injuries in low and middle-income cities.
