The government also made a provision for assistance for damage caused to houses by wild animals.
“If a house is damaged, then the affected persons will be given a dwelling unit under the Antyaodoya Griha Yojana or a financial assistance equivalent to the house will be provided,” the statement issued by the CMO said.
If the kitchen, grain storage house or goat shed is damaged, a compassionate assistance amount of Rs 3,000 will be provided, it said.
Similarly, if a concrete wall or compound wall is damaged, a compassionate assistance amount of Rs 5,000 per metre, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000, will be provided, it added. PTI AAM AAM ACD