In a major pro- people step towards improving emergency healthcare access, the Government of India has notified the nationwide implementation of a Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims. 

This scheme, thanks to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the road accident victim will be effective from today-May 5, 2025.

The initiative ensures free medical care up to Rs 1.5 lakh per accident victim.This means the victim is not required to spend any money to get treated at designated hospitals across the country.

According to a gazette notification by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), any person injured in a road accident involving a motor vehicle on any Indian road is eligible for the scheme. Victims can avail of cashless treatment at any designated hospital across India.
 

The National Health Authority (NHA) will serve as the central implementing agency, working in coordination with state health agencies, police, hospitals, and other stakeholders. 

Each State Road Safety Council will act as the nodal agency for local implementation and will facilitate hospital onboarding, patient treatment tracking, and fund disbursement.

To ensure efficient rollout and monitoring, the central government will also set up a steering committee to oversee the scheme's implementation.

This national rollout follows a pilot program launched by MoRTH on March 14, 2024, which tested the feasibility of cashless accident treatment in select regions. 

The positive response and outcomes from the pilot led to the scheme’s nationwide expansion.