Archive · 9 Jan 2026
India Expands Road Accident Victim Support
The Indian government has decided to provide free medical treatment for up to seven days to people injured in road accidents.
If someone dies in an accident, their family will receive Rs 2 lakh.
The government is also introducing a new technology called Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication, which will help cars talk to each other to prevent accidents.
This technology will alert drivers if another car is too close, especially in foggy conditions.
The government will also make buses safer by adding fire extinguishers, drowsiness detection systems, and emergency hammers.
These changes aim to make roads safer and provide better support to accident victims.
The V2V technology is expected to be implemented by the end of 2026 and will cost around Rs 5,000 crore.
The Indian government will provide free medical treatment for up to seven days to road accident victims.
In case of death due to an accident, the family will receive a compensation of Rs 2 lakh.
The government is preparing to roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology by the end of 2026 to enhance road safety.
The V2V system will allow vehicles to communicate directly with each other, providing real-time alerts to prevent accidents.
The government will also introduce additional safety features in buses, including fire extinguishers and drowsiness detection systems.
- Who
- Indian Government, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, State and Union Territory Transport Ministers
- What
- Announcement of free treatment for road accident victims, V2V technology rollout, and other road safety measures
- When
- January 8, 2026 (meeting), end of 2026 (V2V implementation)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To improve road safety, provide support to accident victims and their families, and reduce road accidents
- Free Treatment Duration
- Up to 7 days
- Treatment Expense Covered
- Up to Rs 1.5 lakh
- Death Compensation
- Rs 2 lakh
- Hit-and-Run Compensation (Death)
- Rs 2 lakh
- Hit-and-Run Compensation (Injury)
- Rs 50,000
- New Driving Training Policy Launch
- January 25, 2026
- V2V Technology Implementation
- By end of 2026
- Estimated Project Cost for V2V
- Rs 5,000 crore
Sources
Govt To Provide Free Treatment For Up To Seven Days For Road Accident Victims
Vehicle-To-Vehicle System In India Soon: What It Means for Drivers
Modi soon to launch cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across India: Gadkari
Centre to tighten bus body code, enable vehicle-to-vehicle communication
Centre plans cashless care in golden hour for road accident victims
Telangana Seeks Driving Training and Research Institute
Vehicle to Vehicle Communication system to be rolled out fully this year
Road accident victims to soon get Rs 1.5 lakh cashless treatment under new healthcare scheme
PM Modi To Soon Launch Nationwide Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims
