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Victim Compensation Scheme: Eligibility, Benefits & How To Apply (Complete Guide)

Pragya Pathak

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Updated: 30-03-2026 at 3:30 PM

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The Victim Compensation Scheme is a welfare scheme launched by the state govt of Madhya Pradesh. As the name suggests, this scheme is specifically for the victims of various criminal acts who suffer loss in any form due to the crimes. The main aim of the scheme for victims is to provide financial relief to the victims so that they can lead a road to rehabilitation.

It is one of the crucial responsibilities of the central and state govt authorities to establish measures for the protection and rehabilitation of victims of various criminal acts; therefore, this Sarkari scheme is in alignment with that responsibility.

Read the article to learn more about the state govt scheme, ranging from its meaning and benefits to eligibility criteria and application process as mentioned in the official Victim Compensation Scheme pdf.

Victim Compensation Scheme Overview

The table below summarises some key details about the state govt scheme that one should know.

Name of the scheme	Victim Compensation Scheme
Launched by	State government of Madhya Pradesh
Launched in	2015
Objective	To provide financial relief to the victims of various criminal activities so that they can access the needed medical help and make their way to rehabilitation measures.

What Is The MP Victim Compensation Scheme?

The Victim Compensation Scheme, 2015, is a social welfare scheme launched by the state government of Madhya Pradesh under the supervision of its Home Department and implemented by the State and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA). The ultimate aim of the scheme is to provide financial relief to the victims of various criminal activities so that they can access the needed medical help and make their way to rehabilitation measures.

The compensation provided to victims under the scheme is based on several factors, such as the severity of the loss experienced, the extent of physical and psychological harm, and their socio-economic status.

Objectives Of The MP Victim Compensation Scheme

There are several objectives of the state govt scheme that make it useful and unique, some of which are described below in brief points:

The primary objective of the state govt scheme is to provide financial help to the victims of various criminal acts so that they can afford and access the medical help they need or other rehabilitative measures to heal from the physical and psychological harm caused to them due to the crime.
The state govt scheme also aims to empower victims by ensuring that they feel held and supported by the authorities, and isolated, as support is one of the key things that helps in the recovery process.
The holistic aim of the scheme is also to change the focus of the judicial system from offender-centric to victim-centric and to recognise the suffering endured by the victims of various criminal activities, whether heinous or small.

Benefits Of The MP Victim Compensation Scheme

The Sarkari Yojana comes along with a range of benefits for its beneficiaries. Some of the key benefits are mentioned below for a better understanding of the scheme:

One of the major benefits that victims through this scheme can reap is free medical treatment for injuries covered under the scheme from any government hospital.
If the need is required on an immediate basis, local authorities like police officials, magistrates, or a competent medical officer can issue a certificate through which victims can apply for and access interim relief.
The compensation amount based on victims’ loss and injuries is laid down below in tabular format for one's better understanding:

Details of loss	Specifics of the loss	Maximum compensation amount
Death	Death of an earning member of the family	Up to Rs. 4,00,000
	Death of a non-earning member of the family	Up to Rs. 2,00,000
	Death of a fetus	Up to Rs. 50,000
Permanent Disability (100%)	Permanent disability (of an earning member of the family)	Up to Rs. 3,00,000
	Permanent disability (of a non-earning member of the family)	Up to Rs. 1,50,000
Permanent disability of more than 40%	The victim was the earning member of the family	Up to Rs. 2,00,000
	The victim was the non-earning member of the family	Up to Rs. 1,00,000
Fertility loss	Loss of fertility	Up to Rs. 1,50,000
Serious injury to a vital body part	The victim was the earning member of the family	Up to Rs. 50,000
	The victim was the non-earning member of the family	Up to Rs. 25,000
Gang rape	–	Up to Rs. 3,00,000
Sexual assault on a minor	–	Up to Rs. 2,00,000
Acid attack	Disfiguration of more than 40% due to the attack	Up to Rs. 3,00,000, out of which 1 lakh should be paid within 15 days and the remaining 2 lakhs within two months.
	Disfiguration of less than 40% due to the attack	Up to Rs. 1,50,000, out of which Rs. 50,000 should be paid within 15 days and the remaining within two months.

What Is The Eligibility Criteria For Applying For The MP Victim Compensation Scheme?

Individuals interested in applying for this government scheme first need to ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria, as laid out in the Central Victim Compensation Scheme pdf are as follows:

Applicants must be a victim of a criminal activity or the dependents of the victim who suffered because of the criminal act.
The criminal act must have taken place within the state boundaries of Madhya Pradesh. However, if a victim holds the domicile of the state of Madhya Pradesh but the accident took place in some other state, they still can apply for this state govt scheme.
The crime must be reported as soon as possible without any unnecessary and unexplained delays.
Please note that if the annual income of the victim must not be more than Rs. 5 lakh. If the annual income is more than the set limit, then the compensation amount will be reduced to half.

Exclusion Criteria

Some situations make an individual ineligible for the Victim compensation scheme BNSS. The exclusion criteria are as follows:

If in any way, an applicant is responsible for causing their own injuries or accidents, they would not be covered under this state govt scheme.
All instances covered under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 are ineligible for this scheme as their compensation is sorted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.

How To Apply For The MP Victim Compensation Scheme?

Individuals can apply for this state govt scheme by following an offline procedure as prescribed in the Victim Compensation Scheme in India pdf. The general steps to follow to successfully apply to reap the benefits of the scheme are mentioned below in a stepwise manner:

Step 1: Individuals looking to apply for the scheme need to fill out an application form, attach the supporting documents, and submit it to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).

Step 2: The District Legal Services Authority then starts the verification process. If the verification is successful, the compensation amount is decided based on the severity of loss, medical expenses, and rehabilitation expenses within two months.

Step 3: The decided and approved amount of compensation is then credited to the bank account of the victims (only Aadhaar-linked bank accounts).

Important note: Under the scheme, interim relief or medical assistance is provided immediately, if necessary and required. Also, applicants must ensure that their bank accounts are linked to their Aadhaar cards so that the funds can be disbursed without any additional issues or delays.

What Are The Documents Required For The MP Victim Compensation Scheme?

There are some documents that the applicants are required to attach while applying for the state govt scheme, as mentioned in the Victim Compensation Scheme 2018 pdf. The list of required documents is as follows:

Aadhaar card (of the victim or the dependent)
Bank account details
Cope of the First Information Report (FIR)
Medical certificate of the victim
Court recommendation
A dependency certificate issued by the Tehsildar or other related authorities for the dependents

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Conclusion

The DLSA Victim Compensation Scheme by the state govt of Madhya Pradesh is an advanced step taken by the authorities towards the betterment and rehabilitation of victims of various serious criminal activities. The financial relief provided through the scheme helps the victims in accessing the help they require to heal themselves, both physically and psychologically.

Ultimately, the state govt scheme for victims aims to empower them by making them feel supported and ensuring that justice is not only about the crime, the criminal, or the punishment, but equally about healing and recovery of those negatively affected by the crime.

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