If you save a life of a road accident victim by rushing him/ her to the hospital or providing immediate medical care at the spot, you have a chance to win the Jeevan Raksha Padak from the government. Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the home ministry has accepted the suggestion of his ministry to consider Good Samaritans for the national award.
Though the government has notified the guidelines for protection of Good Samaritans to encourage bystanders to help road accident victims, people hesitate to come to the rescue of the injured fearing the legal process. A law commission report had estimated saving 50% lives of road accident victims, if the injured are admitted to a hospital within the first one hour, which is also known as the Golden Hour.Click Here: Rugby league Jerseys