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This Uttarakhand government scheme provides financial help to people or their families if they suffer death, injury, Read More... or disability because of an attack by wild animals like tigers, leopards, or elephants in forest areas. Read less

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In Uttarakhand, the Department of Forest has a vital scheme to help citizens who unfortunately face incidents involving wild animals. This scheme, part of a larger initiative for compensation against losses from wild animals, specifically focuses on providing immediate financial support in cases of death, injury, or disability caused by wildlife attacks.

What Is This Scheme?

This scheme, officially known as 'Assistance in Case of Death/Injury/Disability Due to Wild Animal Attack,' is designed to offer financial relief. It's implemented by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The aim is to quickly help individuals or their families when they are attacked by wild animals such as tigers, leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, or snakes, especially in and around forest regions.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is for residents of Uttarakhand who have suffered harm, including death, serious injury, or permanent disability, due to an attack from specific wild animals. This covers incidents that happen within forest areas or nearby localities.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Facing an attack from a wild animal can be a devastating experience, leading to severe physical harm or even loss of life. This scheme plays a crucial role by offering financial assistance, which helps the affected individuals or their families cope with the immediate medical expenses, loss of income, and overall hardship caused by such unfortunate events.

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This Uttarakhand government scheme provides financial help to people or their families if they suffer death, injury, or disability because of an attack by wild animals like tigers, leopards, or elephants in forest areas.

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Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant or their deceased/injured dependent must have suffered death, injury, or disability due to an attack by one of the following wild animals:
- Tiger
- Leopard
- Snow Leopard
- Wild Elephant
- All three species of bear
- Hyena
- Wild Boar
- Crocodile / Gharial
- Snake

How To Apply

To claim compensation, follow these steps:

Report the Incident: Immediately report any wild animal attack incident.
Submit Documents: Gather all required documents (listed below) and submit them to the concerned authority.
Investigation: The Forest Department will conduct an investigation into the incident.
Advance Payment: 30% of the expected compensation amount will be given as an advance within 48 hours (excluding holidays) after the information is received.
Final Report: A final investigation report is usually submitted within 15 days of the incident.
Approval: The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) or Deputy Director will review the report and approve the final ex-gratia payment.

For more details, you can contact:

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) / Deputy Director

Assistant Conservator of Forests/Wildlife Warden

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card of the victim or their dependent
Mobile Number
Bank Account Details
Medical Report
Medical Certificate (if injured or disabled)
Death Certificate (if the victim has passed away)
Confirmation Certificate from the village head, a public representative, and the forest guard, verifying that the incident indeed occurred.
Any other documents the authorities might require.

FAQ’s

What kind of incidents qualify for help under this scheme?

This scheme is for cases where people die, get seriously injured, or become disabled because of attacks by wild animals. This includes animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, and snakes, especially if the incident happens in or near forest areas.

Who can apply for compensation?

The victim themselves or their legal dependents can claim the compensation. However, if the victim was an elderly person, medically unfit, disabled, mentally unsound, or a child left alone in the forest, their family or others cannot claim the ex-gratia amount.

How quickly is any money given after an incident?

An advance payment of 30% of the total expected compensation is provided within a maximum of 48 hours after the incident is reported. This excludes public holidays.

Who makes the final decision on the payment?

The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) or Deputy Director is responsible for approving and releasing the final ex-gratia payment. This decision is based on the investigation report submitted by the Assistant Conservator of Forests/Wildlife Warden.

How long does it take to get the investigation report?

The complete investigation report regarding the incident is prepared and submitted within 15 days from the date the incident occurred.

What should I do if someone gets badly hurt by a wild animal?

The injured person needs to get a certificate from a doctor at a government hospital. This certificate should then be submitted to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) or Deputy Director, who will process the compensation after reviewing the investigation findings.

Is there a way to report these incidents easily?

Yes, you can report any wild animal attack incidents by calling the Forest Department's toll-free number: 1800 890 9715.