PATNA, April 20 -- The state transport department has launched free medical care worth up to Rs.1.5 lakh for victims of road accidents at state-run emergency trauma centres, said deputy chief minister-cum-transport minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary here on Sunday.

The scheme, aimed at curbing fatalities in road accidents and easing the pain of crash survivors, has been flagged off by the deputy CM during the review of the department's activities. The medical help will be doled out to the accident survivors under the 'Jaan hai to jahaan hai' (life comes first) scheme.

Transport secretary Raj Kumar briefed the minister on the department's ongoing schemes and activities. Chaudhary responded with a string of practical orders aimed at road safe...