Sarkari Yojana
Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Loss of Cattle Due to Wild Animal Attacks
About Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Loss of Cattle Due to Wild Animal Attacks
As a component of the umbrella scheme “Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and Around Forest Areas”, implemented by Uttarakhand’s Department of Forest, the “Assistance for Loss of Cattle Due to Wild Animal Attacks” scheme compensates owners of domestic animals killed by wild animals in and around forest areas.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Loss of Cattle Due to Wild Animal Attacks, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be permanently resident in Uttarakhand
The applicant must be permanently resident in Uttarakhand.
Compensation is paid only when domestic animals are…
Compensation is paid only when domestic animals are killed by one of these wild animals:
Tiger
Leopard
Snow Leopard
Any of the three Bear species
Hyena
Wild Boar
Crocodile/Gharial
Snake
Benefits Provided
Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Loss of Cattle Due to Wild Animal Attacks provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
These are the compensation rates currently paid when wild animals kill domestic animals:
Milch Animals – Buffalo / Cow / Camel…
Milch Animals – Buffalo / Cow / Camel / Yak / Mithun etc. (Per Animal): Total Payable Amount ₹30,000/-; Share of State Disaster Response Fund ₹30,000/-; Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund --
Agricultural and Transport Animals – Camel, Horse (per Animal):
Total Payable Amount ₹40,000/-; Share of State Disaster Response Fund ₹25,000/-; Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund ₹15,000/-
Mule (per Animal):
Total Payable Amount ₹40,000/-; Share of State Disaster Response Fund ₹16,000/-; Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund ₹24,000/-
Bull (per Animal):
Total Payable Amount ₹25,000/-; Share of State Disaster Response Fund ₹25,000/-; Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund --
Heifer/Donkey/Pony (per Animal):
Total Payable Amount ₹16,000/-; Share of State Disaster Response Fund ₹16,000/-; Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund --
Sheep/Goat/Pig (per Animal):
Total Payable Amount ₹3,000/-; Share of State Disaster Response Fund ₹3,000/-; Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund --
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving who the applicant is
A document proving who the applicant is
A certificate or other proof that the domestic…
A certificate or other proof that the domestic animal was killed in a wild animal attack
The report of the investigation
The report of the investigation
Any additional supporting papers, as required
Any additional supporting papers, as required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Loss of Cattle Due to Wild Animal Attacks through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
When cattle or other domestic animals are killed, the carcass may be moved from the site only after the village head or a sitting public representative has confirmed the kill. No ex-gratia will be paid if the carcass has been poisoned, treated with pesticide or interfered with in any way. The owner must give a written report of the kill to the relevant range office within two days.
Once the kill has been confirmed, first by the village head or a public representative currently in charge, together with the local forest guard, the owner is paid 20% of the total amount due in advance from available funds. The balance is released after the final investigation report is received.
The relevant Range Officer issues the certificate confirming that the cattle were killed by wild animals. After that, the Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director has full power to sanction and pay the ex-gratia on the basis of the final investigation report from the Assistant Conservator of Forests/Wildlife Warden, and must ensure that all relevant details are sent to the Chief Wildlife Warden. The final investigation report is prepared within one month of the incident. If it does not confirm a wild animal kill, the advance already paid to the owner is recovered as revenue.
Note: A toll-free line (1800-890-9715) has been launched by the Forest Department for reporting human-wildlife accidents, or wildlife seen in populated areas, anywhere in the state.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.