Uttarakhand has increased ex gratia compensation for human-wildlife conflict incidents to ₹10 lakh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in Dehradun. He also said the state government will bear medical expenses for citizens injured in wildlife attacks.
The announcement places financial support alongside wildlife protection in the state’s approach to conservation. Dhami said protecting natural heritage for future generations must be pursued while also supporting people affected by encounters with wild animals.
Compensation increased in stages
According to Dhami, the compensation amount was first raised from ₹4 lakh to ₹6 lakh and later increased to ₹10 lakh. The statement did not provide further details about eligibility, the application process or the date from which the latest amount will apply.
The chief minister also said the government had decided to cover treatment costs for citizens injured in wildlife attacks. No separate figure was given for the medical support.
Conservation and development balance
Dhami referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mission LiFE’ while describing the government’s environmental approach. He said the initiative encourages people to make protection of the environment part of their everyday habits.
He said Uttarakhand was seeking balance among the economy, the environment and technology. The stated objective is to promote both ecological protection and economic activity rather than treat them as competing priorities.
The chief minister also connected wildlife conservation with the responsibility to assist citizens who face harm during encounters with wild animals. The compensation and medical-expense measures are the specific support steps outlined in his statement.
What the announcement means
The higher ex gratia amount gives affected citizens a larger stated compensation measure than the earlier ₹4 lakh level. The promise to cover medical expenses adds treatment support for those injured in wildlife attacks.
The available announcement does not specify the number of incidents covered, the departments that will process claims or whether additional rules will accompany the decision. Those details were not provided in the statement.
Conclusion
Dhami’s announcement combines a ₹10 lakh compensation measure with state-funded medical care for citizens injured in wildlife attacks, while reaffirming Uttarakhand’s stated goal of balancing conservation and development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What compensation amount did Uttarakhand announce?
The ex gratia compensation for human-wildlife conflict incidents was increased to ₹10 lakh.
Q. How did the compensation change?
Dhami said it rose from ₹4 lakh to ₹6 lakh and was later increased to ₹10 lakh.
Q. Who will receive medical support under the announcement?
Citizens injured in wildlife attacks will have their medical expenses covered by the state government.
Q. Where did Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami make the statement?
He made the statement in Dehradun.
Q. What environmental initiative did Dhami mention?
He referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mission LiFE’ and its focus on making environmental protection part of daily habits.
Q. What balance did Dhami say Uttarakhand is seeking?
He said the state is working to balance the economy, the environment and technology.
