A reward of around $290 is offered to anyone who transports accident victims to hospitals in India.
So, India’s Minister of Transportation and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, initially proposed a reward of $58.
However, according to the media, this amount has now been increased to 288 dollars. This step is an attempt to encourage people to respond quickly to emergency situations to save lives.
The reward is estimated at around $290, which takes the accident victims to the hospital.
So, India’s Minister of Transportation and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, had earlier proposed to raise the award to $58, but as reported by the media, the award has now been increased to $288.
This is a move to encourage people to act quickly in emergency situations and save lives.
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To this, Gadkari responded by highlighting the role of seat belts and helmets in reducing fatalities.
He also said that the automobile industry has been directed to install seat belts on the rear seats to increase safety standards.
Gadkari referred to the horrific death of Cyrus Poonawalla’s child and said that wearing a rear seat belt could save lives.
He appealed to people to ensure that back seat belts are always worn and fastened properly.
The minister also reminded the public that although law enforcement agencies are responsible for protecting their rights. He added that people are responsible for their own safety.
This joint effort, as Gadkari believes, will significantly reduce traffic accidents and fatalities across the country.
