Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals

About This Scheme

Launched on 6th February 2024, the scheme "Compensation Amount towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals" by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides compensation in case of death of cattle due to attacks by wild animals. The cattle owner will receive a relief amount. The nearest forest officer must be informed in writing or verbally within 48 hours of the incident, and the dead cattle should not be removed from the place of death.

Eligibility

1. The cattle of the owner should have been injured by a wild animal, as defined under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. 1. The cattle owner should have reported the incident to the nearest forest officer within 48 hours of its occurrence. 1. The cattle owner should be able to provide necessary proof or verification documents as required by the Forest Department. 1. The compensation applies only to cattle owners who are residents of Madhya Pradesh.

Benefits

- ₹1,000/- as immediate assistance for wild animal injury. - ₹30,000/- for medical expenses (normal injury). - ₹1,00,000/- for permanent disability and full treatment cost.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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