Snakebite victims too get compensation, reveals RTI
(WorldNews India)

Nagpur: With 505 snake bite cases reported by the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMCH) in the last 2.5 years, on an average 26 people suffer from injuries in a month. The number of cases may be even more if details from GMCH are received, says snake friend (sarpa mitra) Swapnil Bodhane, who had sought information under the RTI Act from both the government hospitals. While IGGMCH responded, GMCH is yet to reply. Of the 505 snake bite cases, 493 patients recovered while 12 died during treatment. People from rural areas are worst sufferers as of the total cases, 284 were recorded from rural areas. Snakes have legal protection under Schedule I to IV under the Wildlife...