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Chitrakoot Fights Monkey Menace: Locals to Get Paid for Catching Monkeys
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19-02-2026, 16:56
Chitrakoot Fights Monkey Menace: Locals to Get Paid for Catching Monkeys
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Chitrakoot's Forest Department launches a unique initiative to curb the severe monkey menace in religious and populated areas.
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Local youth will be trained by an expert team from Mathura to scientifically and safely catch monkeys using nets or cages.
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Gram Pradhans will nominate two individuals from each affected Gram Panchayat for free training, starting in Prasiddhpur village.
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Trained locals will be paid a fixed amount per monkey caught, creating new employment opportunities for rural youth.
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Caught monkeys will be safely released into natural forest habitats, and an awareness campaign will discourage feeding them.
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