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Good Samaritan Scheme Awards Only 813 People in Five Years Amid Rising Road Fatalities
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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The Good Samaritan scheme, designed to honor those who assist in emergencies, has recognized just 813 individuals over the past five years, according to recent data.
The Good Samaritan scheme, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to reward citizens who provide timely assistance during emergencies, has awarded only 813 individuals in the last five years.
This figure averages to about 162 awardees per year, a modest number considering the growing number of road accidents reported nationwide.
Officials say the scheme’s limited uptake reflects a lack of awareness among the public and a need for better outreach. The government has reiterated its commitment to encourage more citizens to act as first responders.
Meanwhile, traffic police data shows a steady rise in road deaths, underscoring the importance of initiatives that promote quick and effective help at accident scenes.
This figure averages to about 162 awardees per year, a modest number considering the growing number of road accidents reported nationwide.
Officials say the scheme’s limited uptake reflects a lack of awareness among the public and a need for better outreach. The government has reiterated its commitment to encourage more citizens to act as first responders.
Meanwhile, traffic police data shows a steady rise in road deaths, underscoring the importance of initiatives that promote quick and effective help at accident scenes.