'Impact of monkey menace on agriculture be included in annual review'
Summary
Former Minister Rajendra Rai has called for the impact of monkey menace on agricultural production to be included in Dhankuta district’s annual review. He also urged that year-round municipal activities and budget spending be made public through data-based reporting.
Key Points
- Former Minister Rajendra Rai said the impact of monkey menace on crops should be reviewed as part of the district’s agro-sector assessment.
- He called for agricultural output, including vegetables, grains, paddy and corn, to be included in the annual review.
- Rai also said district-level work should be made public on a data basis and raised the need for discussion on medicinal marijuana production and laws.
- Dhankuta Municipality Mayor Chintan Tamang said physical progress should reflect budget expenditure and year-round activities should be publicly reported.
