Women’s bid to save rhinos
In a bid to conserve rare rhino, women in Agheuli VDC of Nawalparasi have been proactive in formulations of local-level policies and patrolling.
They have formulated a rule to esquire anyone including those entering the village without showing identity, on suspect of rhino poaching.
Women have also started day-to-day patrolling in the village and forest entry points for the protection of rhinos in Gundred Community Forest under the Amaltari Mid-zone Forest Users Committee.
Daily patrolling is a part of our efforts to protect rhinos living in the local community forest, informed Chairperson of Kanchanjunga Women Group, Meena Mahato.
