Minister Pandey sees immediate need of shifting Bandarjhula settlement

Chitwan - Minister for Forest and Soil Conservation Bikram Pandey has underlined the need of shifting the settlement in Bandarjhula to an appropriate location instantly bearing in mind the growing conflict between human and wildlife from Chitwan National Park (CNP). The settlement has been established by encroaching on the park territory. 

While addressing the CNP's 45th anniversary celebrations at its headquarters Kasara today, the minister insisted on the immediate need of shifting the settlement to ward off human-wildlife conflict. 

Bandarjhula is home to 550 households established by encroaching 539 hectares of land belonging to the CNP. On the occasion, he took the time to stress on efforts from all side to conserve and promote the natural flora and fauna including the CNP. 

The minister also inaugurated the CNP's newly constructed office building. The new structure was constructed at the cost of Rs 30 million and it took a year to get completed. People from different walks of life including journalists, CNP employees, security personnel and social organiations were feted on the occasion for their contribution to the park conservation.