Lawmakers seek national plan to tackle rising crop losses from wildlife
Summary
Lawmakers have filed an urgent motion in the House of Representatives demanding a national action plan to curb crop losses caused by monkeys, wild boars and other wildlife. The proposal calls for coordinated action, funding and clear responsibilities across federal, provincial and local governments.
Key Points
- Lawmakers registered a motion of urgent public importance calling for a long-term national plan to address rising crop losses from wildlife.
- The motion says monkeys, wild boars and porcupines are causing severe damage to farmers’ production, incomes and food security across several provinces.
- A study cited in the motion found at least 104,137 rhesus macaques in Nepal’s mid-hill region and 20,395 counted in the worst-affected areas.
- The proposal urges regular progress reports to Parliament and names several government ministries and departments responsible for action.
