Government Plans to Bring Wildlife Damage Under Insurance Coverage
July 11th, 2026
Kathmandu — Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is preparing to bring losses caused by wildlife under an insurance framework.
Responding to questions during a meeting of the National Assembly on Wednesday, Minister Chaudhary said the ministry is actively working to address the growing challenge of human–wildlife conflict.
She said the Nepal Insurance Authority is currently studying the feasibility of introducing an insurance mechanism to compensate for damage caused by wild animals, with the aim of reducing the financial burden on affected communities.