Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Shimla Debates Monkey Sterilization Funding, Addressing Attacks
Monkeys in Shimla are causing problems, like biting people.
The government used to help control the monkey population through sterilization.
But now, since monkeys are no longer protected, the government is saying that they don't have the money to continue the program.
They're asking the city government to pay for it.
The city government says that they're talking to the wildlife department.
This is all to help stop monkeys from bothering people, especially since attacks are still happening often.
The Wildlife Department seeks funding from the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) for a monkey sterilization program.
Sterilization halted due to lack of funds after monkeys were removed from the protected species list.
The department states that the SMC must provide funds to continue the program.
Shimla Nagrik Sabha protested demanding comprehensive policy regarding stray animals.
City officials are coordinating with the Wildlife Wing for the program.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department and Shimla Municipal Corporation
- What
- Debating funding for a monkey sterilization program
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Shimla
- Why
- To control monkey population and reduce attacks.
Residents
Authorities
Action Required
Residents
Demand for comprehensive policy to reduce monkey menace.
Authorities
Coordination underway with wildlife wing, program requires time.
- Event
- Discussion on monkey sterilization program funding
- Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Participants
- Wildlife Department, Shimla Municipal Corporation
- Issue
- Monkey attacks, need for sterilization
- Monkey Status Change
- Removed from protected species list (2022)
- Sterilization Cost
- Rs 700 per monkey