YUPIA, 29 Sep: Key stakeholders, including representatives from the Papum Pare district administration, information and public relations, police, medical and PWD, discussed ways to create greater awareness among the public on the Rah-Veer scheme across the district at a meeting convened by the District Road Safety Council here on Tuesday.

Chairing the meeting, ADC Tame Yajum called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to create wider awareness about the scheme and encourage the public to assist road accident victims during the critical golden hour.

The Rah-Veer scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, to reward and protect citizens who help road accident victims.

DMO Dr Reena Ronya highlighted the crucial role of the medical department in saving lives of road accident victims and the importance of rah-veers in providing timely assistance before professional medical help arrives.

She said that individuals certified by the medical department as rah-veers for saving the life of a critically injured person involved in a motor vehicle accident are eligible to receive a reward of Rs 25,000 under the scheme.

To intensify awareness, Dr Ronya proposed placing Rah-Veer posters near emergency wards of health facilities and directing medical officers to sensitise patients and attendants to the scheme. She also suggested displaying awareness posters on public transport vehicles.

DSP Phassang Simi suggested taking the Rah-Veer message to social gatherings and places of worship to reach a wider section of the community.

District Transport Officer Padang Sangyu proposed presenting Rah-Veer awards during special occasions and public events to utilize large gatherings for wider dissemination of the scheme.

Road safety measures were also reviewed during the meeting. (DIPRO)