Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury made a groundbreaking announcement on Monday, revealing plans to introduce the ‘Cashless Medical Scheme for Road Accident Victims 2025’. This initiative is set to revolutionize the way road accident victims receive medical treatment in the state, ensuring immediate attention during the critical “golden hour”.
During the 16th meeting of the State Road Safety Council at the State Secretariat, Minister Chowdhury emphasized the importance of providing prompt medical care to accident victims without them having to worry about the cost. The scheme includes financial support for medical treatment, underscoring the state government’s commitment to safeguarding every human life.
In a bid to prevent road accidents, Minister Chowdhury stressed the need for heightened public awareness and education. He highlighted various initiatives launched by the Transport Department, such as the introduction of life support equipped Interceptor Vehicles, public awareness campaigns, the Hit and Run Compensation Scheme, and the Good Samaritan Scheme.
The efforts of the government and cooperation from the public were credited for a 13% decrease in road accident cases in Tripura over the past year. Additional Secretary of the Transport Department, Subrata Chowdhury, presented a visual report on the proposed scheme and outlined other road safety measures in line with the directives from the Centre to reduce road accidents nationwide.
The meeting was attended by officials from various departments, including the police and traffic divisions, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between authorities and the public to ensure safer roads across the state. The ‘Cashless Medical Scheme for Road Accident Victims 2025’ is set to be a game-changer in road safety and emergency medical services in Tripura, underlining the state government’s commitment to saving lives and promoting road safety.
