Jeevan Rakshak Padak & Cash Prize to be Awarded to Good Samaritans Who Help Road Accident Victims, Says Nitin Gadkari
The government has decided to award Jeevan Raksha Padak, a national honour to those good samaritans on the road who rush the victims of an accident to a hospital or will help in providing instant medical treatment.
New Delhi, August 22: Road accidents claim several lives every day. According to a News18 report, in 2017 alone, 1.46 lakh people lost their lives in accidents. Also if the victim is taken to the hospital within the first one hour, the chances of saving the individual increases by 50 per cent. The government has decided to award Jeevan Raksha Padak, a national honour to those good samaritans on the road who rush the victims of an accident to a hospital or will help in providing instant medical treatment.
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier said that the Home Ministry has accepted the suggestion of considering good Samaritans for the national award. He has been quoted in the report saying, "Soon worthwhile good Samaritans will be honoured with the Jeevan Rakshak Padak. Additionally, a sum of Rs 40,000 will also be awarded to them."
The Jeevan Raksha Padak is facilitated to civilians for their brave actions in rescuing people who suffer severe injuries from drowning in water, accidents, fire incidents, electrocution, natural calamities, rescue operation in mines etc. The intention is to urge people to help road accident victims.
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