Compensation for Livestock Loss Caused by Wild Animals

Description
The “Compensation for Livestock Loss Caused by Wild Animals” scheme is launched by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals whose livestock is injured or killed by wild animals. The scheme applies to both urban and rural areas and covers a variety of livestock including cows, buffaloes, camels, goats, sheep, donkeys, mules, and pigs.

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 Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be the owner of the livestock injured or killed by wild animals.
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Application Process
Step 1: Registration
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Registration

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".

Step 3: Step 2: On the homepage, click "Citizen Registration". You will be taken to the registration page.
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Step 2: On the homepage, click "Citizen Registration". You will be taken to the registration page.

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

Step 5: Step 4: A verification code will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the code and complete the registration.
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Application

Step 6: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".

Step 7: Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, and click "Login."
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Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, and click "Login."

Step 8: Step 3: Click on "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you intend to apply for.
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Step 3: Click on "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you intend to apply for.

Step 9: 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".
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Note 1: The incident must be reported within 48 hours to the nearest Forest Range Officer, either verbally or in writing.
Note 2: The dead or injured animal should remain at the site for verification by the forest authority.

Step 10: 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 applic…
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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.

Step 11: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 12: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Forest Range Office.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Forest Range Office.

Step 13: 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…
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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).

Step 14: Step 1: The Forest Range Officer verifies the incident and prepares a recommendation.
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Step 1: The Forest Range Officer verifies the incident and prepares a recommendation.

Step 15: Step 2: Approved claims are processed for e-payment to the beneficiary within 30 working days.
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Step 2: Approved claims are processed for e-payment to the beneficiary within 30 working days.

Step 16: Step 1: First appeal can be made within 30 days to the Divisional/Assistant Conservator of Forests.
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Step 1: First appeal can be made within 30 days to the Divisional/Assistant Conservator of Forests.

Step 17: Step 2: Second appeal within 60 days to the Conservator of Forests.
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Note 1: The incident must be reported within 48 hours to the nearest Forest Range Officer, either verbally or in writing.
Note 2: The dead or injured animal should remain at the site for verification by the forest authority.

Required Documents
• Identity Proof
• Resident Proof
• Bank Account Details
• Death Certificate
• Treatment Bills
• Other Necessary Documents, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Any livestock owner in Madhya Pradesh whose animals are killed or injured by wild animals.
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Q: Which animals are covered?
A: Cow, buffalo, camel, bull, horse, sheep, goat, donkey, mule, and pig.
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Q: What is the compensation for injury to livestock?
A: 50% of the applicable compensation amount under revenue circular provisions.
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Q: What is the application fee?
A: The application is free of cost.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: At the nearest Forest Range Office or online at mpedistrict.gov.in
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Q: Within what time should the incident be reported?
A: The incident be reported within 48 hours of occurrence.
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Q: What is the expected time for payment?
A: Payment within 30 working days of verification.
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Q: How is the compensation disbursed?
A: Directly to the beneficiary via e-payment.
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Q: What if my application is rejected?
A: A first appeal can be filed within 30 days, and a second appeal within 60 days.
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Q: Are urban livestock owners eligible?
A: Yes, both urban and rural livestock owners are eligible.
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Q: Can I move the dead animal before verification?
A: No, the dead animal must remain at the site for verification by the Forest Officer.
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