Tripura has witnessed a significant decrease of over 13% in road traffic accidents this year, as announced by Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. This improvement is attributed to effective enforcement by police and increased public awareness of traffic rules. Furthermore, the state plans to implement a central scheme providing cashless treatment up to Rs 1.
- Published On Jun 25, 2025 at 05:41 PM IST
Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury reported a 13% drop in road accident incidents over the past year“>
The number of road traffic accidents in Tripura has decreased by over 13 per cent this year compared to the previous year, state transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury said. This announcement came after a Road Safety Council meeting on Tuesday. Chowdhury attributed this improvement to the efforts of enforcement agencies and the increased awareness among citizens about following traffic rules. Tripura Police’s traffic unit has been effective in monitoring and reducing accident cases, which the minister noted has led to positive outcomes. He also mentioned that Tripura plans to implement a central scheme for cashless treatment of accident victims. This scheme will allow victims to receive up to Indian rupee 1.5 lakh in cashless treatment at designated hospitals. The scheme is designed to save lives by providing immediate medical support to road accident victims, ensuring they receive prompt treatment during the critical “golden hour” after an accident. The state transport department will oversee the implementation, covering emergency medical expenses and offering financial aid to accident victims. Agartala: The number of road traffic accidents in Tripura has decreased by over 13 per cent this year compared to the previous year, state transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury said. This announcement came after a Road Safety Council meeting on Tuesday. Chowdhury attributed this improvement to the efforts of enforcement agencies and the increased awareness among citizens about following traffic rules. Tripura Police’s traffic unit has been effective in monitoring and reducing accident cases, which the minister noted has led to positive outcomes. He also mentioned that Tripura plans to implement a central scheme for cashless treatment of accident victims. This scheme will allow victims to receive up to Indian rupee 1.5 lakh in cashless treatment at designated hospitals. The scheme is designed to save lives by providing immediate medical support to road accident victims, ensuring they receive prompt treatment during the critical “golden hour” after an accident. The state transport department will oversee the implementation, covering emergency medical expenses and offering financial aid to accident victims.
- Published On Jun 25, 2025 at 05:41 PM IST
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