Compensation for Crop Damage Caused by Wildlife (in Revenue and Forest Villages)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Financial assistance,Wildlife and biodiversity
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide timely financial assistance to farmers for crop damage caused by wildlife, assessed and compensated within 30 working days as per revenue book circular guidelines.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. - The applicant must be a farmer whose crops have been damaged. - The damage must be caused by wild animals and not by domestic or stray animals.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Registration Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal" nis:value=https://mpedistrict.gov.in/MPL/CitizenRegistration.aspx nis:enabled=true/>". Step 2: On the homepage, click "Citizen Registration". You will be taken to the registration page. Step 3: On the registration page, fill in all the mandatory fields (name, mobile number, gender, and captcha) and click "Verify Mobile Number." Step 4: A verification code will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the code and complete the registration. Application Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal". Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, and click "Login." Step 3: Click on "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you intend to apply for. Step 4: In the scheme&39;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". NOTE: The applicant must inform the incident within 3 days of the damage as per Revenue Book Circular, Volume 6, Clause 4.
Required Documents
- - Identity Proof
- - Bank Account Passbook
- - Any Other Document, If required
FAQs
Which department implements this scheme?
The Forest Department in coordination with the Revenue Department.
When was the scheme launched?
The scheme was launched in 2011.
Who can apply for compensation?
Any farmer whose crops are damaged by wild animals.
What is the time limit to report the incident?
The farmer must report the damage within 3 days of occurrence.
To whom should the application be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the Tehsildar, Additional Tehsildar, or Naib Tehsildar.
How is the loss assessed?
As per Madhya Pradesh Revenue Book Circular, Volume 6, Clause 4.
What is the time frame for receiving compensation?
The compensation receiving within 30 working days from the date of loss assessment.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application process is free of cost.
Can farmers from forest villages apply?
Yes, the scheme applies to both revenue and forest villages.
Where can farmers get more information?
At the local Tehsil Office, Forest Range Office, or online at www.mpedistrict.gov.in