In a move that could benefit thousands of people or infuriate thousands, depending on which side of the issue you fall on, the state transport ministry is planning to introduce a separate component on vehicle tax, which will go towards supporting victims of road accidents. This comes when the count of those seriously injured in past five years in road accidents in Mumbai is more than 11,200.

"We are thinking of introducing a tax that will generate revenue which can be used as a source of income for people severely injured in road accidents. We want them to live a life of dignity," said Diwakar Raote, state Transport Minister.