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Delhi PWD Issues Tender for Langur-Mimic Handlers to Deter Monkeys at Assembly

The plan revives a humane deterrence program with strict staffing, safety, oversight requirements.

Overview

  • On January 2, the Public Works Department invited bids to deploy trained personnel who imitate langur calls at the Delhi Assembly complex.
  • Officials said the expert will also bring a langur to help scare monkeys away without causing harm.
  • Handlers are slated for duty on working days and Saturdays, with each deployment running eight hours.
  • The contracted agency must supply equipment, enforce discipline, comply with safety norms, and ensure performance monitoring with insurance for personnel.
  • The move responds to recurring incursions that damage wires and dish antennas after cutouts lost effect and a previous impersonator contract ended.