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1. Which Indian state has launched a reward scheme under the Ayushman Jeevan Raksha Yojana to incentivize prompt response to road accidents?
Rajasthan has introduced a reward scheme under the Ayushman Jeevan Raksha Yojana to encourage quick action in transporting road accident victims to hospitals. The initiative offers Rs 10,000 and a citation to individuals who promptly deliver accident victims to medical facilities and provide necessary personal details. Funded by the Dedicated Road Safety Fund, this program aims to improve emergency response times and reduce fatalities from road accidents, demonstrating the state's proactive approach to enhancing road safety and victim support.