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Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board
Government of Maharashtra · Department of Forests

Crop Damage Compensation

About this service

Farmers suffering crop loss due to wild herbivores (elephants, wild boar, nilgai, deer) are eligible for compensation as per the prevailing rate schedule, after joint inspection by Forest and Revenue staff.

Fee
Free
Processing
45 days
Helpdesk
1800-XXX-XXXX

Eligibility

  • Cultivator of the affected land (owner, tenant or sharecropper)
  • Crop damage caused by scheduled wildlife species
  • Application within 48 hours of incident

Required Documents

  • Application form
  • 7/12 extract or tenancy proof
  • Photographs of damaged crop
  • Joint Panchanama by Forest & Revenue officers
  • Bank passbook copy

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