Road Accident Victims Get Cashless Treatment, ₹1.5 Lakh Cover; Compensation Hiked

• Government to provide cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims for 7 days in government or private hospitals.
• Compensation for hit-and-run deaths increased from ₹25,000 to ₹2 lakh; serious injury compensation from ₹12,000 to ₹50,000.
• New driving training policy launched to address 2.2 million driver shortage, with new centers to produce skilled drivers.
• Strict bus safety rules implemented, including mandatory Type-A certification for builders, emergency exits, and disabled-friendly features.
• Vehicle scrapping policy aims for 7 million jobs and pollution reduction; stubble to be used for road construction.

Why It Matters: Major government reforms ensure cashless treatment, higher compensation, and enhanced road safety.