NOM PANAM FARMERS COMPLAIN OF WILDLIFE DESTROYING STANDING CROP EVEN AS DEPARTMENT DRAGS FEET ON CLEARING COMPENSATION
MANGAN, 02 July: The people of Nom-Panam ward of Passingdang GPU, Dzongu have been distressed by wild animals like bears and monkeys entering their fields and destroying their crops.
Speaking to media persons today, the public complained that their crops have been destroyed by these animals and they have informed the Forest Department but no action has been initiated yet.
They further rued that farmers’ whose crops have been destroyed had submitted applications seeking compensation for their damages last year as well but are still to receive the compensation.
Stating that farmers in the area have been suffering heavy losses since last year which has affected their livelihood, the public have urged the government to take the necessary action at the earliest.
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