Chitwan National Park distributed approximately 1 crore 30 lakh rupees in relief to communities affected by wildlife damage in the past fiscal year.
Chitwan National Park has recently distributed relief totaling Rs 1 crore 29 lakh 98 thousand 307 to residents in settlements surrounding the park. This significant amount compensates for various forms of damage caused by wildlife, which includes human casualties, destruction of crops, and loss of livestock.
According to Mr. Avinash Thapa Magar, the Information Officer for the park, the relief provided during the last fiscal year covered several categories of human injuries and deaths. For minor human injuries, an amount of Rs 1 lakh 34 thousand 176 was allocated for treatment. Seriously injured individuals received Rs 29 lakh 42 thousand 481 for their medical care. Tragically, five lives were lost due to wildlife encounters, with each family receiving Rs 50 lakh as relief.
Further details from Mr. Magar indicates that damage to livestock amounted to Rs 23 lakh 60 thousand 200 in relief. For stored grain that was destroyed, Rs 70 thousand was distributed. Damages to houses and sheds were compensated with Rs 3 lakh 39 thousand 650. Additionally, relief for damaged crops stood at Rs 21 lakh 8 thousand 300, and for poultry loss, Rs 43 thousand 500 were provided.
The park provide relief every year to citizens residing in the buffer zone for damages incurred from wildlife activity, a practice intended to support the local communities.
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