Shuklaphanta Municipality Installs Solar Streetlights in Wildlife-Prone Areas
Summary
Shuklaphanta Municipality in Kanchanpur installed sensor-equipped solar streetlights in 30 wildlife-prone locations across all wards to enhance safety and reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Key Points
- Shuklaphanta Municipality installed automatic solar streetlights in 30 wildlife-affected areas across all 12 wards.
- The project is funded with Rs 35 lakh from the provincial government's special grant.
- Sensor-equipped lights automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn, providing sustainable and economical lighting.
- Installation aims to improve safety by discouraging wildlife such as elephants, tigers, and leopards from coming near settlements.
