Monkey menace in Maharashtra: Rs 600 incentive for catching them
मुख्य बातें
- •Rising monkey population in Maharashtra is causing public nuisance
- •State government announces ₹600 incentive for catching monkeys
- •Scheme aims to control monkey numbers
- •Forest minister explains the initiative
- •Public responds positively to government’s action on the monkey problem
Maharashtra is grappling with a rising monkey population, causing significant inconvenience to residents. To address this issue, the state government has taken a bold step by launching an innovative incentive scheme. Under the slogan “Catch a monkey, win ₹600,” the government will pay ₹600 for every monkey captured.
Forest department officials explained that this measure is crucial to controlling the monkey population. Several districts in Maharashtra are severely affected, with increasing reports of crop destruction and threats to public safety. In light of these challenges, the government decided to implement this scheme.
By offering financial incentives to those who catch monkeys, the forest minister said, the initiative aims to engage the public in resolving wildlife-related problems. Details regarding the implementation of the scheme will be officially announced soon.
The government’s move has received a positive response from the public. However, it still needs to clarify the methods for capturing monkeys and safely releasing them back into forested areas.
