Madhya Pradesh Crime Victim Compensation Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial compensation and rehabilitation to victims of crime or their dependents by offering monetary support, medical treatment, and rehabilitation based on their loss, injury, and financial status.
About This Scheme
The “Madhya Pradesh Crime Victim Compensation Scheme” was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It provides financial compensation and rehabilitation to crime victims or their dependents based on loss, injury, and financial status. Compensation covers death, permanent disability, acid attacks, sexual crimes, and serious injuries, with amounts including interim relief, medical assistance, and special provisions for minors and serious trauma cases.
Benefits
Compensation to victims for injury/loss:
| S.No. | Details of Loss or Injury | Maximum limit of Compensation | Maximum limit of Compensation |
| 1. | A. Loss of life (Death) | Death of an earning member | Maximum upto ₹4,00,000 |
| Death of a non-earning member | Maximum upto ₹2,00,000 | ||
| B. Loss of Fetus | Maximum upto ₹50,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospitals | ||
| 2. | In case of permanent disability being 100% | Victim being the earning member | Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) |
| Victim not being the earning member | Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) |
| 3. | In case of permanent disability being more than 40% | Victim being the earning member | Maximum upto ₹2,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) |
| Victim not being the earning member | Maximum upto ₹1,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) | ||
| 4. | A. Loss of fertility (due to other criminal incident except rape) | Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 (free medical treatment in Government hospitals) | |
B. Serious injury to vital part of body or surgery | Victim being the earning member | Maximum upto ₹50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) | |
| Victim not being the earning member | Maximum upto ₹25,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) | ||
| 5. | A. Gang Rape | Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital |
| B. Sexual crime with minors | Maximum upto ₹2,00,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital | ||
| 6. | A. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of more than 40% | Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 out of which ₹1,00,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount Maximum ₹2,00,000 within 2 months and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital | |
| B. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of less than 40% | Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 out of which ₹50,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount within 2 months and free medical treatment in Government hospital |
Medical Treatment: Free treatment in government hospitals for injuries covered under the scheme
Interim Relief: Immediate first-aid or medical support can be provided as certified by police, magistrate, or competent medical officer
Mode of Disbursement: Aadhaar-linked bank account
Frequency of Disbursement: Lump-sum or in two installments
Special Cases: Minor victims’ compensation deposited as fixed deposit, withdrawable only for education or medical needs
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a victim of crime or a dependent of a victim who has suffered injury or loss due to criminal acts.
The crime should have occurred within Madhya Pradesh. Victims outside the state but residing in Madhya Pradesh are eligible for interim relief.
The applicant must report the crime without unreasonable delay.
The applicant must cooperate with authorities in investigation and rehabilitation process.
The annual income of the victim from all sources must not exceed ₹5,00,000. If it exceeds, compensation is limited to 50% of the prescribed amount.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Victim or dependent files an application with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
DLSA verifies claims, collects necessary documents, and may call for additional evidence.
Compensation is determined based on severity of loss, medical expenses, and rehabilitation needs within 60 days.
Interim relief or medical assistance may be provided immediately.
Approved compensation is disbursed through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Appeals can be filed with the State Legal Services Authority within 90 days; second appeal to Government Home Department within 30 days.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Compensation to victims for injury/loss:
S.No.Details of Loss or InjuryMaximum limit of CompensationMaximum limit of Compensation
1.A. Loss of life (Death)Death of an earning memberMaximum upto ₹4,00,000
Death of a non-earning memberMaximum upto ₹2,00,000
B. Loss of FetusMaximum upto ₹50,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospitals
2.In case of permanent disability being 100%Victim being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹3,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital)
Victim not being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹1,50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital)
3.In case of permanent disability being more than 40%Victim being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹2,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital)
Victim not being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹1,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital)
4. A. Loss of fertility (due to other criminal incident except rape)Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 (free medical treatment in Government hospitals)
B. Serious injury to vital part of body or surgery
Victim being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital)
Victim not being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹25,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital)
5. A. Gang Rape Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital
B. Sexual crime with minorsMaximum upto ₹2,00,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital
6.A. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of more than 40%Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 out of which ₹1,00,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount Maximum ₹2,00,000 within 2 months and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital
B. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of less than 40%Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 out of which ₹50,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount within 2 months and free medical treatment in Government hospital
Medical Treatment: Free treatment in government hospitals for injuries covered under the scheme
Interim Relief: Immediate first-aid or medical support can be provided as certified by police, magistrate, or competent medical officer
Mode of Disbursement: Aadhaar-linked bank account
Frequency of Disbursement: Lump-sum or in two installments
Special Cases: Minor victims’ compensation deposited as fixed deposit, withdrawable only for education or medical needs
Application Process
Apply Offline
Victim or dependent files an application with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
DLSA verifies claims, collects necessary documents, and may call for additional evidence.
Compensation is determined based on severity of loss, medical expenses, and rehabilitation needs within 60 days.
Interim relief or medical assistance may be provided immediately.
Approved compensation is disbursed through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Appeals can be filed with the State Legal Services Authority within 90 days; second appeal to Government Home Department within 30 days.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Madhya Pradesh Crime Victim Compensation Scheme |
| Short Title | MPCVCS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Categories | Public Safety,Law & Justice |
| States | Madhya Pradesh |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹500,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 08 May 2026
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