Hyderabad, Oct. 23 -- The Telangana government has launched a survey to assess the growing monkey menace in villages and determine future steps to address the issue.

The survey will be conducted through e-panchayats, while panchayat officials collect details about the monkey population and its impact on plants, crops, and residents by talking to villagers.

The survey also asks about monkey presence in villages and whether they have caused any problems or fear among residents. The government will evaluate potential solutions to resolve the problems after the results of the survey are published.

Peddapalli district panchayat officer, Sreemala, said officials will record the details of the menace and submit a detailed report to higher off...