Chitrakoot Fights Monkey Menace: Locals to Get Paid for Catching Monkeys

• Chitrakoot's Forest Department launches a unique initiative to curb the severe monkey menace in religious and populated areas.
• Local youth will be trained by an expert team from Mathura to scientifically and safely catch monkeys using nets or cages.
• Gram Pradhans will nominate two individuals from each affected Gram Panchayat for free training, starting in Prasiddhpur village.
• Trained locals will be paid a fixed amount per monkey caught, creating new employment opportunities for rural youth.
• Caught monkeys will be safely released into natural forest habitats, and an awareness campaign will discourage feeding them.