Mahaveer Pun: Developing Rockets Is Easier; No Effective Technology Yet to Reduce Monkey Menace

Independent MP Mahaveer Pun stated in a parliamentary session that taxing alone will not reduce the monkey menace and emphasized the need for research. He revealed that he has been trying for seven years to develop technology to mitigate the monkey problem but hasn’t succeeded. He also mentioned that the National Innovation Center has spent 5–6 million rupees on research and has requested local municipalities for additional support.

Kathmandu, 21 May — Independent MP Mahaveer Pun clarified during the House of Representatives meeting that imposing taxes alone will not solve the problem of monkey-induced disturbances. Speaking on Thursday, he shared his perspective and noted that despite working on this issue for seven years, no success has been achieved. He further explained that no scientist worldwide has been able to develop technology to reduce monkey interruptions, stating that making rockets is easier than inventing such a solution.

“You are raising the issue of monkey menace now, but I have been concerned about it since seven years ago. The National Innovation Center has invested 5–6 million rupees in related research,” he said, adding, “I have urged every rural municipality to raise one million rupees to enable thorough research in this area. This cannot be addressed through taxation alone in Parliament.”

Additionally, MP Pun stressed the necessity of allocating targeted funding to advance research on controlling the monkey menace. “Many parliamentarians have imposed taxes. Building rockets is easier and the technology is available. However, I have searched worldwide for technology to deter monkeys, and none exists. Adequate budget must be allocated for this research,” he emphasized.