By Newswire Editorial
The National Council for Road Safety has increased the financial assistance provided to victims of hit-and-run accidents and their families, with compensation for fatalities raised to Rs. 500,000.
Under the revised scheme, which came into effect on January 1, 2026, the maximum compensation payable to the dependents of individuals killed in hit-and-run accidents has been doubled from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 500,000.
Financial assistance for individuals who sustain serious injuries in such accidents has also been increased from Rs. 150,000 to Rs. 300,000.
The programme, implemented by the National Council for Road Safety under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, aims to provide financial support to victims and families affected by accidents in which the responsible drivers flee the scene.
According to the Council, applications for financial assistance can be obtained from the National Council for Road Safety, police stations across the country and Divisional Secretariat offices.
Application forms can also be requested via email at ncrstransport@gmail.com or through the National Council for Road Safety’s official Facebook page.
The public can obtain further information by contacting the Council on 011-269 6890. (Newswire)
