In case of martyrdom while in forest protection, the compensation amount is Rs 50 lakh

Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai said that the compensation amount will be increased from Rs 30 to Rs 50 lakh to those who died while engaged in forest conservation.

Participated in the National Forest Martyrs Day 2022 organized by the Forest Department at Aranya Bhawan, Malleswaram today, laid wreaths at the Forest Martyrs Memorial and made an important announcement.

This year the department has made special programs to increase the forest. I congratulate the Forest Department for its service. percent Our aim is to increase the forest cover from 21% to 30%. The CM requested that trees should be grown in barren land and hills.

It has been decided to increase the compensation according to the current life expectancy situation. He said that the government will provide protection to the forest guards who are protecting the country and the people of the country.