Sarkari Yojana
Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals
About Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals
The Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, introduced the scheme “Compensation Amount towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals” on 6th February 2024. It compensates owners when their cattle die following an attack by wild animals, with the owner receiving a relief payment. The incident has to be reported to the nearest forest officer, in writing or orally, within 48 hours, and the carcass must be left where the animal died.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
06 Feb 2014
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The owner's cattle must have been hurt by…
The owner's cattle must have been hurt by a wild animal as defined in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
The owner must have informed the nearest forest…
The owner must have informed the nearest forest officer of the incident no later than 48 hours after it happened.
The owner must be able to produce any…
The owner must be able to produce any proof or verification documents the Forest Department asks for.
Only cattle owners residing in Madhya Pradesh are…
Only cattle owners residing in Madhya Pradesh are covered.
Benefits Provided
Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Immediate help of ₹1,000/- when a wild animal…
Immediate help of ₹1,000/- when a wild animal causes injury.
Up to ₹30,000/- towards medical costs for a…
Up to ₹30,000/- towards medical costs for a normal injury.
₹1,00,000/- where the injury causes permanent disability, together…
₹1,00,000/- where the injury causes permanent disability, together with the full cost of treatment.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Bank account particulars or a copy of the…
Bank account particulars or a copy of the bank passbook
A Panchnama or certificate from a Doctor/Sarpanch/Panchayat Secretary/Local…
A Panchnama or certificate from a Doctor/Sarpanch/Panchayat Secretary/Local Body
Receipts and bills for treatment that has been…
Receipts and bills for treatment that has been paid for
A permanent disability certificate from a competent Government…
A permanent disability certificate from a competent Government doctor, where applicable
Any further documents that may be needed
Any further documents that may be needed
2014-02-06
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
The application form must reach the nearest forest officer within 48 hours of the incident, and the carcass must not be moved from the spot where the animal died.
First Appeal
It may be lodged with the relevant Divisional Forest Officer, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director of the protected area.
It must be filed within 30 days of the application being rejected or of the prescribed time limit running out.
A decision on the appeal will be given by the appellate officer within 30 working days.
Second Appeal
It may be lodged with the Director of Forest Conservation/Protected Area.
It must be filed within 60 days of the first appellate officer's order.
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals through the online application process outlined below.
Registration
Open the "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal"…
Open the "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal" official website.
Select "Citizen Registration" on the homepage to reach…
Select "Citizen Registration" on the homepage to reach the registration page.
Complete the compulsory fields there (name, mobile number,…
Complete the compulsory fields there (name, mobile number, gender and captcha), then select "Verify Mobile Number."
Type in the verification code sent to your…
Type in the verification code sent to your mobile to finish registering. Application
Open the "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal"…
Open the "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal" official website.
Sign in with your User ID, Password and…
Sign in with your User ID, Password and Captcha Code by selecting "Login."
Choose "Apply Online Service" and pick the scheme…
Choose "Apply Online Service" and pick the scheme you want.
Complete all compulsory fields (marked with ) in…
Complete all compulsory fields (marked with *) in the online form, upload the required documents in the stated format and size, and select "Submit".
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.