Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra to Provide Snake Rescuers ID Cards, Insurance
The government in Maharashtra, India, is going to give official ID cards and accident insurance to people who rescue snakes.
These rescuers often risk their lives to save people from dangerous snakes and move the snakes to safe places.
The government wants to recognize their work and make it easier to find them when people need help with snakes.
They are also making a website with a list of certified snake rescuers.
Maharashtra to provide snake rescuers with ID cards.
They will also receive accident insurance of Rs 10 lakh.
The government plans to recognize their efforts in mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
A dedicated portal listing certified snake rescuers will be created.
Snake rescue may be classified under essential services.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and snake rescuers.
- What
- Maharashtra government to provide snake rescuers with ID cards and accident insurance.
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To recognize their contribution and strengthen wildlife conservation.
- Benefit
- ID cards and accident insurance
- Insurance amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Purpose
- Recognize snake rescuers and improve wildlife conservation.
- Actions
- Dedicated portal for snake rescuers will be created.
- Involvement
- Forest department and All India Snake Rescuers Association