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Monkey Menace Eased: New Plan Lifts Capture Curbs
9 Apr
Summary
- State government action plan removes need for special monkey catching permits.
- Trained specialists will catch and relocate monkeys to forest areas.
- Municipal bodies must manage solid waste to reduce monkey food access.
The state government has enacted a new action plan to address the persistent monkey menace, particularly in areas like Agra. This initiative removes the previous requirement for special permissions under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, to catch Rhesus macaques. This regulatory change is expected to streamline efforts to control monkey populations.
Under the new guidelines, the capture and relocation of monkeys will be conducted by specialists trained for such operations. These animals will be released into forest areas within their respective districts, avoiding protected sites. The district magistrate will head a committee overseeing these procedures, including officials from police, forest, local bodies, and animal husbandry departments.
Furthermore, local municipal bodies are tasked with enhancing solid waste management to diminish monkeys' easy access to food, thereby reducing their presence in problem areas. The forest department will also launch awareness campaigns to educate the public on managing interactions with these animals effectively.
