Keralam government hikes compensations for human-wildlife conflict victims by 25%
Maximum compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks increased to ₹17.5 lakh; compensation rates for victims who suffer permanent disabilities also increased
The Keralam government has increased compensation and medical assistance for victims of human-wildlife conflict by 25%. The maximum compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks has been increased to ₹17.5 lakh.
The revised compensation rates provide enhanced financial assistance to the dependants of those killed in wildlife attacks, persons who suffer permanent disabilities, and those injured in such incidents. The revision was introduced as part of the State government’s 100-day action programme.
Under the revised rates, the compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks, except those involving elephants, wild boars and bee attacks, has been raised from ₹14 lakh to ₹17.5 lakh. For deaths resulting from attacks by elephants, wild boars and bees, the solatium has been revised from ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
The government has also enhanced compensation rates for victims who suffer permanent disabilities. The assistance for persons who suffer disabilities ranging from 40% to 60%, including the loss of a limb or eye, has been raised from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh.
For those sustaining permanent disability over 60%, the compensation has been raised from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3.125 lakh. In addition, a financial grant of up to ₹1 lakh can also be sanctioned from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).
In rare and severe cases that require prolonged care where expenses exceed ₹2.25 lakh, the actual costs can be sanctioned directly from the CMDRF based on the treating doctor’s certificate without needing a separate government order.
The order also streamlines treatment assistance for persons hospitalised with severe injuries. For victims requiring hospitalisation for more than a week, the assistance that was previously capped between ₹16,000 and ₹1 lakh has been hiked to a maximum ceiling of ₹1.25 lakh. For victims hospitalised for less than a week, assistance ranging from ₹5,400 to ₹1 lakh will continue under standard provisions without requiring CMDRF allocation.
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