Good Samaritan Scheme

• Cash award of Rs. 25,000 for saving a life in a fatal accident.
• Rs. 5,000 for each victim saved in a single incident.
• Certification of Appreciation with each cash award.
• Annual national awards of Rs. 1,00,000 for top Good Samaritans.

The payment is made directly to the bank account of the Good Samaritan after verification by the District Level Appraisal Committee.

• The applicant must have saved a life in a fatal motor vehicle accident.
• Immediate assistance must be provided within the Golden Hour.
• The applicant must be willing to disclose their identity.
• Age limit is up to 80 years.

• Individuals unwilling to disclose their identity will not be awarded.

• Identity Card (proves identity)
• Address Proof (proves residence)
• Bank account details (for payment)
• Certification from the Police department (confirms involvement)
• Certification from the hospital (confirms assistance provided)

1. Inform the police about the accident immediately.
2. Receive an acknowledgment letter from the police or hospital.
3. Send a copy of the acknowledgment to the District Level Appraisal Committee.
4. The committee will review and approve the application.
5. The Transport Department will process the payment to your bank account.

To check the status of your application, contact the District Level Appraisal Committee or the Transport Department of your State/UT.

Example 1: Ravi saw a motor vehicle accident and rushed to help the victim. He called the police and took the victim to the hospital within the Golden Hour. He is eligible for the award.

Example 2: Priya helped a victim but refused to share her identity. She is not eligible for the award.

• Not informing the police immediately can lead to rejection.
• Failure to provide required documents may cause delays.
• Not applying within the Golden Hour disqualifies the applicant.
• Incomplete acknowledgment letters can result in rejection.
• Not disclosing identity when required will lead to ineligibility.