The public can view caged wildlife in these locally managed preserves under federal laws allowing for ecotourism ventures. But the parks do more harm than good, experts say.
Author: Mayamitu Neupane
Mayamitu Neupane is an assistant reporter for Global Press focused on covering health and the environment. Originally from Mechinagar, she is currently based in Birtamode. Prior to joining Global Press, Mayamitu worked as a news anchor at Radio Vision. Outside of work, Maya loves to experience the culture around the Himalayan region.
The Mechi River serves as the border between Nepal and India. But much of the land east of the river is considered Nepali territory, due to changes in the course of the river. And there is no bridge connecting these Nepali exclaves to Nepal, which means wading through water to get to school each day.
Sick of dealing with dangerous marauding elephants, farmers in Mechinagar are changing their crops and focusing on livestock, but conservationists warn that pivoting won’t solve the problem for good.