The Indian government has notified the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, effective May 5, 2025. Under this scheme, any person injured in a road accident anywhere in India is eligible for cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh within the first 7 days. The move aims to reduce fatalities and improve emergency medical access.

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• Scheme offers ₹1.5 lakh free treatment per accident victim
• Applies nationwide from May 5, 2025
• Valid for 7 days post-accident
• Covers all road accident victims, regardless of vehicle or location
• National Health Authority to oversee implementation
• Treatment at designated hospitals; others may offer stabilization only
• Police, hospitals, transport, and state health bodies to coordinate
• Aims to cut accident deaths caused by treatment delays
• Reduces financial stress on crash victims’ families
• Part of India’s broader road safety and public health strategy