Blue Flag Programme
possess the language in which they can convey
this to the human species.
Conclusion
Today as our physical world is changing fast, it is
important to take a moment to refl ect on and reinvent
our rela onship with elephants.
Conserva on and welfare of elephants in India provides
us with a cri cal lens to develop holis c policies that
work both for humans as well as animals. Tied to the
survival of elephants in India is the survival of India’s
BIODIVERSITY!
5.9 Rhesus Macaque
Declared ‘Vermin’
The Union Environment Ministry has declared Monkeys
(Rhesus Macaque) as ‘vermin’ in Himachal Pradesh.
¾ It will allow local authorities to cull this animal in certain
identified non-forest areas in Shimla for one year.
¾ The state government reported harm to life and
property in
due to the overpopulation of this species outside
forests.
¾ Rhesus Macaque monkeys are protected species
under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972. The law allows for it to be hunted by declaring
it ‘vermin’ for a specific period if it poses a danger to
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