Lucknow, Oct. 13 -- Citizens who help road accident victims and ensure their timely transportation to hospitals in Uttar Pradesh will be honoured under the Rahveer Yojana, with the state preparing to reward 27 individuals for their timely assistance.

The Central Government has released Rs10 lakh to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department for distributing rewards under the scheme.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways communicated the release of funds through a letter dated September 21, 2026. The initiative is aimed at strengthening road safety in the state and encouraging citizens to come forward to help injured persons during emergencies.

The Ministry launched a scheme to reward Good Samaritans on October 3, 2021. During the first...