Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to residents of Uttarakhand whose houses, boundary walls, huts, or kutcha structures are damaged by wild elephants.
About the Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks Scheme
The scheme “Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks” is a sub-component of the umbrella scheme “Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and Around Forest Areas”, which is implemented by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to residents of Uttarakhand whose houses, boundary walls, huts, or kutcha structures are damaged by wild elephants.
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Benefits
At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in the event of house damage caused by wild elephants:
Type of House(a) Completely Damaged/ Destroyed HouseTotal Amount payable (in ₹ per house)Share of State Disaster Response Fund (in ₹ per house)Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund (in ₹ per house)Kutcha house/ Pakka house (Completely damaged)(i) Kutcha house (ii) Pakka house₹95,000/-₹95,000/---Kutcha House (Partially damaged)Kutcha House (Partially damaged)₹20,000/---₹20,000/-Damage to boundary wall of a pucca house and partial damage to a pucca house(b) Partially Damaged House (i) A pucca house (other than a hut) where the damage is at least 15%₹15,000/-₹5,200/-₹9,800/-Damage to boundary wall of a pucca house and partial damage to a pucca housePartially Damaged House (i) Kutcha house (other than hut) where the damage is at least 15% ₹3,200/-₹3,200/---In case of damage to hut or house made of strawDamaged/destroyed hut₹5,000/-₹4,100/-₹900/-<br>
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The compensation is provided for damage to houses caused by wild elephants in and around forest areas of Uttarakhand.
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How to Apply for Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks
Application mode: Offline
- In case of damage to a house due to an attack by wild elephants, the incident must be reported in writing to the concerned Range Office within two days. It will then be immediately verified by the Forest Inspector or Deputy Forest Range Officer. After the damage has been jointly assessed by the Naib Tehsildar and the Range Officer of the concerned area, the investigation report will be submitted to the Assistant Conservator of Forests/Wildlife Warden, who will conduct a final investigation and forward the report to the Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director within one month.
- Upon receiving the final report, the Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director has full authority to approve and disburse the ex-gratia compensation. The Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director will also ensure that complete details of the case are communicated to the Chief Wildlife Warden.
*Note: The Forest Department has issued a toll-free number - 1800-890-9715. Anyone can use this number to report human-wildlife incidents or the presence of wildlife in populated areas anywhere in the state.*
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks scheme?
The scheme “Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks” is a sub-component of the umbrella scheme “Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and Around Forest Areas”, which is implemented by the Department of Forest, Government of Utt…
Who is eligible for Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks?
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. The compensation is provided for damage to houses caused by wild elephants in and around forest areas of Uttarakhand. <br
What benefits does Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks provide?
At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in the event of house damage caused by wild elephants: Type of House(a) Completely Damaged/ Destroyed HouseTotal Amount payable (in ₹ per house)Share of State Disaster Response Fund (in ₹ per house)Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief D…
How can I apply for Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks?
In case of damage to a house due to an attack by wild elephants, the incident must be reported in writing to the concerned Range Office within two days. It will then be immediately verified by the Forest Inspector or Deputy Forest Range Officer. After the damage has been jointly assessed by the Nai…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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