Madhya Pradesh Forest Department continues to give compensation when cattle or other notified livestock are injured or killed by wild animals. As of 03 August 2026, the latest reachable official scheme detail page shows this service under the department and confirms that claims are still handled under the state compensation rules.
Latest official details also show that older MP eDistrict links used in this draft are no longer working from current checks. Because of that, the safer current process is to report the case to the nearest forest range office within 48 hours and use CM Helpline if any portal or contact detail needs confirmation.
Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals
This Madhya Pradesh scheme is meant for people whose cattle or other covered livestock suffer harm because of a wild animal incident. The official scheme page on CM Helpline shows the service start date as 24 September 2010 and lists Forest Department officers as the main authority for claim handling.
Old article details were outdated. The earlier draft mentioned fixed medical-support slabs of ₹1,000, ₹30,000 and ₹1,00,000, but the latest reachable official page instead lists compensation by animal category and says that injury cases are generally paid up to 50% of the admissible compensation amount as per the revenue rules.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Department | Forest Department |
| Service Start Date | 24 September 2010 |
| Who Can Apply | People in Madhya Pradesh whose covered livestock are harmed by wild animals |
| Application Mode | Report to nearest forest range office; older draft portal links were not working in current checks |
| Time Limit | 30 working days |
| Official Scheme Page | CM Helpline scheme detail page |
How to apply
Current official details point readers to the concerned forest range office. Older MP eDistrict links found in the draft returned 404 during link checks, so it is better to treat offline reporting to the forest office as the working route unless the department gives a fresh live portal link.
STEP 1 - Inform the nearest forest officer or forest range office within 48 hours of the incident. This can be done in writing or verbally, but the report should be made quickly so the case can be checked on time.
STEP 2 - Keep the animal at the incident spot until inspection, especially when the case involves death or serious harm. This point is clearly shown on the official scheme detail page and helps during field verification.
STEP 3 - Share the owner details, animal details, place of incident, date, and any local proof asked by the Forest Department. If treatment has been given, keep the bills and related papers ready.
STEP 4 - Wait for verification by the concerned forest officer. The official page lists a 30 working day limit for disposal of the case.
STEP 5 - If any problem comes up with the process or a live portal link is needed, contact CM Helpline contact page or call 181 from within Madhya Pradesh.
Who can get compensation
This scheme is for people in Madhya Pradesh whose cattle or other covered livestock are harmed by wild animals. The official page does not limit it to one social category and marks it as available for all.
Important claim conditions are given below.
- Incident information should reach the nearest forest officer within 48 hours.
- Animal and incident details should be available for inspection and checking.
- Claim payment depends on the official compensation rules and verification by the Forest Department.
Readers looking for another MP wildlife-relief article can also check Compensation for Crop Damage Caused by Wildlife (in Revenue and Forest Villages).
Compensation amount
The latest reachable official page gives category-wise compensation for livestock loss and also says that in injury cases, up to 50% of the admissible compensation amount can be paid as per the revenue rules. This is the main 2026 correction made in the article.
Current official amounts are listed below.
- Dairy buffalo, cow and camel: up to ₹30,000.
- Sheep and goat: up to ₹3,000.
- Non-dairy bull, buffalo, camel and horse: up to ₹25,000.
- Calf of cow, buffalo, horse or camel, and donkey or mule: up to ₹16,000.
- Pig: up to ₹3,000.
- Injury cases: up to 50% of the admissible compensation amount, subject to official rules and verification.
Required documents
Exact papers can vary by case, but these documents are commonly needed during checking and payment.
- Bank passbook or bank account details for payment.
- Panchnama or certificate from the local authority or doctor, if asked in the case.
- Treatment bills and receipts, where treatment was taken.
- Medical or veterinary proof for serious injury, if available and asked by the department.
- Any other case-specific proof asked by the forest office during checking.
Appeal process
If a claim is rejected or not decided within the set time, a first appeal can be filed within 30 days before the concerned Divisional Forest Officer, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director of the protected area. The official page says the first appeal should be decided within 30 working days.
If the applicant is still not satisfied, a second appeal can be filed within 60 days before the Director of Forest Conservation or the concerned protected-area authority, as mentioned on the official scheme detail page.
References
Official scheme detail page | CM Helpline contact page
FAQ's
Is this scheme still running in 2026?
The latest reachable official scheme page was updated on 20 May 2026, so the article has been refreshed against that page. No public closure notice was found in the checked official sources.
How much money is given for an injured animal?
The official page says injury cases can get up to 50% of the admissible compensation amount, subject to the revenue rules and field verification.
How quickly should the case be reported?
The incident should be reported to the nearest forest officer within 48 hours.
Is the old MP eDistrict portal link still working?
Links used in the older draft returned 404 in current checks. Because of that, readers should report to the nearest forest range office and confirm any fresh portal link through the department or CM Helpline.
Who handles the claim?
The official scheme page names the Forest Range Officer as the designated officer for this service.