Nepal rolls out insurance against wildlife attacks

Nepal has introduced a new insurance policy designed to provide financial relief to families affected by wildlife attacks. The initiative comes as human-wildlife conflicts continue to intensify along the forest fringes throughout the country.

The policy aims to assist households in recovering from fatalities, physical injuries, and severe economic damages resulting from encounters with wildlife. By offering structured coverage, the government seeks to mitigate the growing burdens faced by communities living near forested regions.