Nationwide scheme to cover accidents beyond national highwaysRecently, Mr Gadkari said the Prime Minister is set to launch a nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, offering medical coverage of up to ₹1.5 lakh. In cases involving uninsured vehicles, treatment costs will be borne by the government through the Road Safety Fund. Individuals who bring accident victims to hospitals, referred to as rahavir, will receive ₹25,000. Existing 2025 scheme and pilot projects show positive resultsThe proposed rollout builds on the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, which has already been notified across India. It aims to ensure timely, paperless and equitable treatment for all road accident victims, with funding drawn from insurance company contributions and central budget support for uninsured cases.