Govt to Cover 7 Days of Free Hospital Care for Road Accident Victims

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : September 12, 2025

The government plans free hospital treatment for road accident victims during the first 7 days after a crash, aiming to improve emergency care and save lives.

In a move aimed at saving more lives on the road, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the government will soon roll out a plan that gives free hospital treatment to people injured in road accidents — for the first seven days after the crash.

The idea is simple: anyone who ends up in the hospital after an accident, whether involving a car, bike, or truck, shouldn't have to worry about paying for care during that critical first week.

“If someone is in an accident, they shouldn’t have to think about money,” Gadkari said. “The first few days after the crash are vital. Getting the right care, quickly, can mean the difference between life and death.”

The announcement comes as India continues to deal with a high number of road accidents, many involving two-wheelers, pedestrians and even old trucks on highways.

India’s Road Safety Problem

Table of Contents

1. India’s Road Safety Problem

2. A Step in the Right Direction

3. A Note for Truck Owners

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India sees more than 4.6 lakh road accidents every year. These crashes kill around 1.6 lakh people and injure over 4 lakh more. Most of the victims are bike riders, followed by pedestrians and cyclists. The numbers are scary — around 18 people die every hour in road accidents.

Even with stronger traffic rules in place, many victims don’t get quick medical help. Experts say that if treatment begins within the golden hour (the first 60 minutes after an accident), thousands of lives could be saved.

A Step in the Right Direction

The plan was shared at the 65th Annual SIAM Convention, held in Delhi’s Taj Palace Hotel. Leaders from the auto industry, government officials and road safety experts were present.
The free treatment plan could become part of a larger system offering cashless trauma care across India. It would especially help people injured in accidents involving trucks, old trucks, or overloaded vehicles, which are often linked to major crashes on highways.

A Note for Truck Owners

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Frequently Asked Questions on Trucks

1: What is the new government plan for road accident victims?

Ans: The government will provide free hospital treatment for road accident victims for the first seven days after the crash.

2: Who announced the free medical treatment initiative?

Ans: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced the initiative during the SIAM Annual Convention in New Delhi.

3: Why is this 7-day free treatment important?

Ans: Many accident victims die due to lack of quick treatment. This plan ensures timely care during the golden hour, potentially saving thousands of lives.

4: Does the scheme cover all types of road accidents, including truck-related crashes?

Ans: Yes, the free treatment plan applies to all road accidents, including those involving trucks, old trucks, cars and two-wheelers.

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