Cabinet Approves Grant for Human–Tiger Interface Project
Summary
The government has approved a $3.6 million grant from the Global Environment Facility via WWF for managing human–tiger interactions, alongside decisions on hydropower finance, cooperative investigations, and official appointments.
Key Points
- The government accepted a $3.6 million grant for managing human–tiger interfaces, provided by the Global Environment Facility through WWF.
- A negotiation team will be formed to discuss concessional loans and grants with the World Bank for clean air and economic prosperity projects.
- The financial modality of the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project was approved.
- A commission led by former High Court judge Binod Prasad Sharma was formed to investigate cooperative sector issues.