Maharashtra Livestock Disaster Compensation: Revised Rates & Claim Process
The Government of Maharashtra issued a Government Resolution (GR) on March 27, 2026, updating the compensation guidelines for livestock lost due to natural calamities such as floods, heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and cyclones.
This policy revision removes earlier capping limits, allowing affected farmers to claim state financial assistance for their actual livestock losses. Livestock & Disaster Compensation
Key Policy Revisions (2026 GR Updates)
Removal of Animal Caps: The state has abolished the previous restriction capping compensation to 3 large animals or 6 small animals. Relief is now provided for all verified deceased or missing livestock.
No Landholding Restrictions: Smallholder, marginal, and large-scale farmers are equally eligible for assistance.
Flock-Wide Poultry Relief: The earlier 100-bird ceiling for poultry losses no longer applies. Farmers can claim financial aid for their entire verified flock.
Revised Livestock Compensation Rates (2026)
| Livestock / Asset Category | Revised Compensation Rate (INR) |
| Large Milch Animals (Cow, Buffalo, etc.) | ₹37,500 per animal |
| Draught Animals (Bullock, Camel, Horse) | ₹32,000 per animal |
| Small Milch Animals | ₹20,000 per animal |
| Sheep & Goats | ₹4,000 per animal |
| Poultry (Broiler / Layer / Backyard) | ₹100 per bird |
| Cattle Shed Damage | ₹3,000 per shed |
Eligibility Criteria & Mandatory Animal Records
To qualify for government relief, the lost livestock must have an existing official record in at least one of the following registries:
Bharat Pashudhan Portal / App or the 21st Livestock Census database.
Government Veterinary Department Vaccination Records.
Livestock Insurance Company Records.
Required Documents for the Claim
Claimants must submit the following verification records to the local administration:
Official Post-Mortem Report: Issued by an authorized government veterinary doctor (Livestock Development Officer).
Official Panchnama: A formal spot inspection report signed by the local Talathi, Gram Sevak, or Livestock Development Officer.
Identity & Account Records: Government-issued identity document and an active, bank account passbook for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Witness Statement (For Missing/Washed Away Animals): If floodwaters washed the livestock away and no carcass is available, submit a certified statement from the local Sarpanch or Police Patil.
Important Exclusions & Limitations
No Double Benefit: Farmers who have already received a settlement payout from a private or government livestock insurance policy for the same animal cannot claim this state relief fund.
Disaster Coverage Only: The scheme covers mortalities caused directly by notified natural disasters (such as lightning strikes, flash floods, and heavy rain). Deaths resulting from normal illness, contagious disease outbreaks, or natural aging are strictly excluded.