Tanahun, Oct. 20 -- As wildlife keep encroaching upon human settlements, often attacking people, Bhanu Municipality in Tanahun has come up with a plan to provide insurance to people living in the most wildlife-prone areas.

The Division Forest Office is soon launching the insurance campaign in the municipality's ward numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 11 and 13, according to deputy forest officer at the Division Baburam Uprety.

"Wildlife such as leopard, bear, and monkey has caused loss of lives and properties in those wards," Uprety said. "Often there is a clash between the wildlife and the people. To minimise the risk, we are launching the life insurance programme."

The programme will be coordinated by local community forests, Bhanu Municipality, th...