Implement Measures to Protect Crops from Monkeys; Addressing the Issue Is Crucial Despite Delayed Development: Shriram Nyaupane

May 26, Kathmandu – Member of Parliament Shriram Nyaupane from the Rastriya Swatantra Party has emphasized the need for the government to take necessary steps to control the monkey problem. He highlighted that citizens have repeatedly drawn attention to this issue. While providing information in parliament, he stated, “Just this morning, a farmer from my constituency called me saying, ‘Honorable sir, although road construction and development projects are delayed, that is acceptable, but the immediate priority should be to protect crops from monkeys.’”

Speaking during the House of Representatives session, MP Nyaupane described this problem as not merely a complaint from farmers but a serious crisis affecting Nepal’s agriculture, farmers, and food security. He further added, “Due to monkeys, several farmers have been forced to relocate their homes.” He suggested adopting control measures such as dummy monkeys and urged the government to raise public awareness regarding this issue.