Transport Commissioner, Nagaland, Elias T Lotha stated that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has laid down the guidelines for "Scheme for grant of Award to the Good Samaritan who has saved life of a victim of a fatal accident involving a motor vehicle by administering immediate assistance and rushing to Hospital/Trauma Care Centre within the Golden Hour of the accident to provide medical treatment". He said that the scheme came into effect on the 15th of October 2021, and shall remain operational till the completion of the 15th Financial Cycle, i.e., 31st March 2026, with the objective to help the road accident victims in emergency situation, inspire and motivate others to save innocent lives.    

The amount of award for each Good Samaritan would be Rs. 5000/- per incident. Also, there will be 10 National Level Awards for the most worthy Good Samaritans who will be selected from all those who have been awarded during the year with a cash award of Rs. 1,00,000/- each.

                                                                                    (DIPR)