Central GovernmentSocial Welfare

Good Samaritan Scheme

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry Of Road Transport & Highways

The Good Samaritan Scheme is run by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways to recognize and reward citizens who save lives during motor vehicle accidents. If you provide immediate first aid to an accident victim and help rush them to a hospital or trauma care centre within the first hour (the 'Golden Hour'), you may be eligible for an award. This scheme encourages ordinary citizens to become heroes by helping accident victims get emergency care quickly.

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What You Get

  • Award/recognition for saving accident victim's life
  • Financial reward for providing immediate assistance
  • Certificate of appreciation from the government
  • Protection from legal liability when providing emergency help

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 0–100 years
  • Must be a citizen of India
  • Must have provided immediate first aid or assistance to an accident victim
  • Must have helped rush the victim to a hospital or trauma care centre
  • Victim must have suffered a motor vehicle accident
  • Assistance must be provided within the Golden Hour (first 60 minutes after accident)
  • No age restriction specified

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Witness Statement
  3. 3. Hospital Admission Document
  4. 4. Police Report/FIR
  5. 5. Identity Proof
  6. 6. Bank Account Details

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Road Transport & Highways
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
0–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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