Sarkari Yojana
Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals
About Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals
The Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, operates the “Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals” scheme to give financial relief to people hurt in wild animal attacks and to the families of those killed. It applies in towns as well as villages and delivers help quickly through a process with fixed timelines.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must live in Madhya Pradesh
Applicants must live in Madhya Pradesh.
The applicant must have been injured, or the…
The applicant must have been injured, or the person must have died, as a result of an attack by a wild animal.
Evidence must be given that a wild animal…
Evidence must be given that a wild animal caused the injury or death (snakes, monitor lizards and other poisonous creatures are not covered).
Where the victim died, the claim must be…
Where the victim died, the claim must be made by a legal heir, family member or relative.
Benefits Provided
Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Compensation Amount:
In case of death:
The legal heir or family member receives ₹4,00,000, less any temporary aid already paid and the actual medical costs incurred before death.- In case of injury: The actual cost of treatment is repaid, plus ₹500 for each day in hospital (up to ₹50,000), less any temporary aid already paid. Expected Time of Disbursement:
Death cases
Death cases: no later than 3 working days.
Injury cases
Injury cases: no later than 7 working days. Mode of Disbursement:
The amount is sent by e-payment directly to…
The amount is sent by e-payment directly to the beneficiary's bank account.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document establishing identity
A document establishing identity
Evidence of residence in the state
Evidence of residence in the state
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account
The death certificate (in case of death)
The death certificate (in case of death)
Medical treatment bills
Medical treatment bills
Any additional documents, if needed
Any additional documents, if needed
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals through the online application process outlined below.
Registration
Head to the official "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa…
Head to the official "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".
Click "Citizen Registration" on the home page to…
Click "Citizen Registration" on the home page to open the registration screen.
Fill in your name, mobile number, gender and…
Fill in your name, mobile number, gender and captcha (all mandatory) and click "Verify Mobile Number."
Use the verification code received on your mobile…
Use the verification code received on your mobile to complete the registration. Application
Head to the official "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa…
Head to the official "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".
Key in your User ID, Password and Captcha…
Key in your User ID, Password and Captcha Code, then click "Login."
Click "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme…
Click "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you are applying for.
Fill in all the starred () mandatory fields…
Fill in all the starred (*) mandatory fields of the online form, attach the required documents in the specified format and size, and click "Submit".
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Compensation for Human Death or Injury Caused by Wild Animals through the offline application process outlined below.
Visit the nearest Forest Range Office during working…
Visit the nearest Forest Range Office during working hours and ask the staff responsible for issuing and collecting applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Complete all mandatory fields and enclose copies of…
Complete all mandatory fields and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested, if required).
Return the filled and signed form with the…
Return the filled and signed form with the documents to the Forest Range Office.
Ask the Forest Range Office for a receipt…
Ask the Forest Range Office for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.