Compensation for Livestock Loss Caused by Wild Animals

What is Compensation for Livestock Loss Caused by Wild Animals?

The scheme aims to provide financial relief to livestock owners for losses due to wild animal attacks.

Benefit

**Compensation Amounts:** - Dairy animals (cow, buffalo, camel): ₹30,000 - Sheep/Goat: ₹3,000 - Non-dairy animals (bull, buffalo, camel, horse): ₹25,000 - Young animals (calf of cow/buffalo/horse/camel), Donkey/Mule: ₹16,000 - Pig: ₹3,000 **Injury Compensation:** - 50% of the amount payable for injury under revenue circular provisions. **Mode of Disbursement:** - Compensation is paid directly to the beneficiary via e-payment. **Expected Time of Disbursement:** - Compensation is provided within 30 working days of claim verification.

Level

State — Madhya Pradesh

Ministry / Dept.

Animal Husbandry Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 1. The applicant should be the owner of the livestock injured or killed by wild animals.

Last verified

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Benefits

**Compensation Amounts:** - Dairy animals (cow, buffalo, camel): ₹30,000 - Sheep/Goat: ₹3,000 - Non-dairy animals (bull, buffalo, camel, horse): ₹25,000 - Young animals (calf of cow/buffalo/horse/camel), Donkey/Mule: ₹16,000 - Pig: ₹3,000 **Injury Compensation:** - 50% of the amount payable for injury under revenue circular provisions. **Mode of Disbursement:** - Compensation is paid directly to the beneficiary via e-payment. **Expected Time of Disbursement:** - Compensation is provided within 30 working days of claim verification.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Registration

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step 1: Visit the Official Website of " Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal ".

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 2: On the homepage, click "Citizen Registration". You will be taken to the registration page.

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Step 3: On the registration page, fill in all the mandatory fields (name, mobile number, gender, and captcha) and click "Verify Mobile Number."

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 4: A verification code will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the code and complete the registration.

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   Application

7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

   Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".

8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

   Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, and click "Login."

9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

   Step 3: Click on "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you intend to apply for.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

    Step 4: In the scheme's online application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size (fields marked with * are mandatory), and click "Submit".

11. Step 11: Online application — step 11

    Note 1: The incident must be reported within 48 hours to the nearest Forest Range Officer, either verbally or in writing.

12. Step 12: Online application — step 12

    Note 2: The dead or injured animal should remain at the site for verification by the forest authority.

13. Step 13: Offline application — step 1

    Application Process:

14. Step 14: Offline application — step 2

    Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the nearest Forest Range Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

15. Step 15: Offline application — step 3

    Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

16. Step 16: Offline application — step 4

    Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Forest Range Office.

17. Step 17: Offline application — step 5

    Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Forest Range Office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

18. Step 18: Offline application — step 6

    Post-Application Process:

19. Step 19: Offline application — step 7

    Step 1: The Forest Range Officer verifies the incident and prepares a recommendation.

20. Step 20: Offline application — step 8

    Step 2: Approved claims are processed for e-payment to the beneficiary within 30 working days.

21. Step 21: Offline application — step 9

    Appeal Process: If the application is rejected

22. Step 22: Offline application — step 10

    Step 1: First appeal can be made within 30 days to the Divisional/Assistant Conservator of Forests.

23. Step 23: Offline application — step 11

    Step 2: Second appeal within 60 days to the Conservator of Forests.

24. Step 24: Offline application — step 12

    Note 1: The incident must be reported within 48 hours to the nearest Forest Range Officer, either verbally or in writing.

25. Step 25: Offline application — step 13

    Note 2: The dead or injured animal should remain at the site for verification by the forest authority.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.