The Supreme Court of India issued a GeM tender to deploy trained personnel to manage monkey activity at judges’ residences and court premises. Around 100 handlers will ensure safety across multiple locations, with numbers adjustable during the two-year contract period.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has initiated a fresh tender process via GeM (Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7389430) to deploy trained personnel for managing monkey activity across judges’ residential bungalows, the Supreme Court Guest House, and court premises over a two-year period.
The proposal seeks around 100 trained individuals referred to as monkey chasers, handlers, or repellers to ensure a safe and non-disruptive environment in nearly 35–40 residences located within a 10-kilometre radius of the Court. Importantly, the number of personnel may be adjusted based on evolving needs during the contract period.
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While the move highlights growing human-wildlife interaction in urban spaces, the tender explicitly emphasizes compliance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and other applicable legal frameworks. This reflects a conscious effort to ensure that any intervention remains humane, avoiding harm or distress to monkeys.
Rather than viewing monkeys solely as a nuisance, this initiative underscores the need for balanced coexistence. Rapid urbanisation has increasingly encroached upon natural habitats, often pushing wildlife like monkeys into human-dominated areas in search of food and shelter. In this context, the Court’s approach appears to prioritize ethical management over aggressive control.
Experts have long advocated for non-violent deterrence methods, habitat restoration, and better waste management to reduce such conflicts. By mandating trained handlers and adherence to animal welfare laws, the initiative signals a step toward more responsible and compassionate urban wildlife management.
Ultimately, the tender not only addresses safety and convenience for residents but also raises a broader question how cities can evolve to coexist respectfully with wildlife that once thrived in these very landscapes.
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