Question
How much reward is given under Uttar Pradesh’s “Good Samaritan” initiative to citizens helping road accident victims?
Solution
The Uttar Pradesh Government launched the Good Samaritan (Raah-Veer) scheme in 2025 to reward those who assist accident victims within the golden hour. Verified rescuers receive ₹25,000 and a certificate of honour. This initiative seeks to reduce fatalities—UP alone recorded 22,532 deaths (14% of national total) in 2023—by promoting compassionate and prompt roadside aid .
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