Gumla Launches 'Rahveer Yojana' to Halve Road Accident Deaths by 2030

• Gumla district in Jharkhand initiates 'Rahveer Yojana' and an awareness campaign to combat rising road accident fatalities, aiming to halve deaths by 2030.
• The 'Rahveer Yojana' offers a Rs 25,000 cash incentive and certificate to Good Samaritans who help accident victims during the 'Golden Hour'.
• A road safety awareness chariot will tour all ten blocks and sub-divisional headquarters until January 31, promoting rules and the Rahveer Yojana.
• Officials like Dileshwar Mahto and Shashindra Kumar Baraik emphasized helmet use, avoiding drunk driving, speeding, and mobile use, urging public participation.
• The campaign focuses on five key principles: helmets, seat belts, no mobile use, speed limits, no drunk driving, and helping accident victims.

Why It Matters: Gumla's 'Rahveer Yojana' incentivizes public help for accident victims, aiming to drastically cut fatalities.