Good Samaritan Scheme
Launched on 3rd Oct 2021 by the MoRTH, the scheme grants an award to the good samaritan who has saved the life of a victim of a fatal accident (involving a motor vehicle) by administering immediate assistance and rushing to the Hospital/Trauma Care Centre within the Golden Hour of the accident.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Road Transport & Highways |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Accident, Citizen Empowerment, Health |
Before you apply
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.
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