Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Farmers in Assam Compensated for Crop Damage from Wildlife
Farmers in Assam are getting money to help when wild animals eat or ruin their crops.
The animals, like rhinos and wild boars, come from a nearby wildlife sanctuary.
The government is giving each farmer Rs 7,500 to help.
A total of 29 farmers are getting this money this year.
The Forest Department is working to keep the animals in the sanctuary and away from the farms.
They have special teams to move the animals back to their homes to help farmers and animals live together peacefully.
29 farmers in Morigaon district received compensation for crop damage.
The compensation was for the 2024-25 crop season.
Each farmer received Rs 7,500 from the Forest Department.
Damage was mainly caused by animals like rhino, buffalo, and wild boars.
Anti-Depredation Squads are working to manage stray animals.
- Who
- 29 farmers received compensation from the Forest Department.
- What
- Compensation was provided to farmers for crop damage by wild animals.
- When
- The compensation was for the 2024-25 crop season.
- Where
- Morigaon district in Assam, near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Why
- To provide relief to farmers whose crops were damaged by wild animals.
Farmers Affected by Crop Damage
Forest Department's Response
Impact of stray animals on crops and mitigation methods.
Farmers Affected by Crop Damage
Crop damage by wild animals.
Forest Department's Response
Efforts to manage and return stray animals.
- Total Compensation Amount
- Rs 2,17,500
- Number of Farmers Compensated
- 29
- Compensation Per Farmer
- Rs 7,500
- Main Animals Causing Damage
- Rhino, buffalo, wild boars
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
