Haryana's Cashless Treatment Scheme Aids Over 4,100 Road Accident Victims in 2025
In a significant development for road safety and healthcare in Haryana, the state's Cashless Free Treatment Scheme has provided crucial medical assistance to 4,179 injured individuals during the year 2025. This initiative, launched in October 2024, represents a major step forward in ensuring prompt and effective care for accident victims across the region.
Scheme Details and Implementation
Under this pioneering scheme, every person injured in a road accident is entitled to cashless medical treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh per accident. This coverage extends for a maximum period of seven days from the date of the incident, providing immediate financial relief to victims and their families during critical moments.
The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in coordination with the National Health Authority, local police departments, and empanelled hospitals of the State Health Department. To facilitate smooth implementation, 1,228 hospitals have been empanelled across Haryana, ensuring that victims receive timely medical assistance without bureaucratic delays.
According to Ajay Singhal, Director General of Police, Haryana, the scheme operates as a pilot project under Section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This legal framework specifically provides for cashless free treatment to road accident victims, making the initiative both practical and legally sound.
Operational Process and Police Involvement
The operational process has been streamlined for efficiency. When an accident occurs, the injured person is immediately taken to the nearest empanelled hospital. The hospital management then uploads the victim's details onto designated software and forwards this information to the concerned police station to initiate further formalities. This digital approach minimizes paperwork and accelerates the treatment process.
DGP Singhal emphasized that ensuring road safety remains one of the top priorities for Haryana Police. He stated, "Making roads safer for the public is among the top priorities of Haryana Police, and continuous efforts are being made through well-planned and effective strategies to reduce road accidents."
Comprehensive Road Safety Measures
Beyond the treatment scheme, Haryana Police have implemented multiple measures to enhance road safety and prevent accidents:
- Black Spot Identification and Rectification: Between 2020 and 2024, authorities identified 339 accident black spots across the state. Of these, 109 have been rectified, with improvement work ongoing at remaining locations. Using the eDAR/iRAD system, an additional 183 black spots were identified and forwarded to the Public Works Department for corrective action in August 2025.
- Safe School Vehicle Policy: In 2025, Haryana Police conducted inspections of 26,931 school buses statewide. This resulted in 5,909 challans issued for violations and four buses impounded, demonstrating strict enforcement of safety standards.
- Traffic Calming Measures: Authorities identified 2,378 locations for traffic calming improvements, with 1,228 locations rectified by December 2025. Additionally, out of 600 illegal road cuts identified in 2024, 411 have been closed, with action continuing on the remainder.
- Police Assistance Booths: To ensure quick assistance to accident victims, 45 police assistance booths have been established on National Highways 44 and 48. These booths have already provided assistance in 2,112 road accidents and facilitated the timely transfer of 1,281 injured individuals to hospitals.
Public Awareness and Education Initiatives
Haryana Police have also focused extensively on public education and awareness campaigns to promote road safety:
- Road Safety Campaigns: The police organized 3,334 road safety awareness campaigns that saw participation from 4,38,286 students and members of the public. These initiatives aim to cultivate responsible driving habits and increase awareness about traffic regulations.
- Traffic Quiz Competition: The Haryana State Traffic Quiz Competition 2025–26, conducted in multiple phases, attracted participation from lakhs of students across the state, engaging the younger generation in road safety education.
- Regular Committee Meetings: District road safety committee meetings, chaired by deputy commissioners, are being held regularly. In 2024, 141 meetings were conducted, while 228 meetings took place up to December 2025, ensuring continuous oversight and improvement of safety measures.
Call for Public Responsibility
While acknowledging the government's efforts, DGP Singhal stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility. He urged citizens to drive within prescribed speed limits, avoid using mobile phones while driving, and strictly follow traffic rules. He cautioned that "even minor negligence can prove fatal—not only for oneself but also for others."
The comprehensive approach combining immediate medical assistance through the cashless treatment scheme with preventive measures and public education represents a holistic strategy to address road safety challenges in Haryana. As the scheme continues to evolve, it sets a promising precedent for other states to follow in protecting citizens on the road.
