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Keralam Doubles Wildlife Attack Compensation, Boosts Farmer Safety
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:45
Keralam Doubles Wildlife Attack Compensation, Boosts Farmer Safety
- •Keralam government doubles compensation for deaths and crop losses caused by wildlife attacks, following discussions with the Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister.
- •Revised rates include Rs 15 for each coconut and Rs 30 for each cocoa plant destroyed by wildlife, with steps to prevent disbursement delays.
- •Human-wildlife conflict will be addressed through coordinated interventions by the Forest, Agriculture, and Revenue departments, combining local knowledge with modern technology.
- •Government adopts a three-pronged strategy: containment, mitigation, and compensation, identifying 55 priority panchayats for multi-layered defence systems.
- •Pilot project linking homestays and backpacking with eco-tourism to provide additional income for farmers near forest areas, alongside promoting wildlife-resistant crops like high-curcumin turmeric.
Key Questions Answered
Under the revised rates, a compensation of Rs 15 will be provided for each coconut destroyed by wildlife such as monkeys, while Rs 30 will be given for each cocoa plant damaged.
The Keralam government is adopting a three-pronged strategy consisting of containment, mitigation, and compensation to tackle human-wildlife conflicts effectively.
The government will promote the cultivation of crops that are less vulnerable to wildlife damage, such as high-curcumin turmeric, alongside providing better marketing facilities.
