Consultative meetings between the park officials from both the countries every three months is have been planned. Indian and Nepali authorities have also decided to regularly exchange information, researches and other conservation activities. Musk deer are hunted for musk, a powdery substance which the male secretes from a gland in the abdomen. Highly valued for perfumes and medicines, some believe musk has aphrodisiac properties. The first landmark consultative meeting was held in Kathmandu in January 1997.
Much progress have been made since then, officials claim.
Establishment of Kanchanjangha Conservation Area in eastern Nepal and declaration of Katarniaghat Sanctury in Uttar Pradesh, India as wildlife reserve set the examples for the success of joint efforts. However, due to the lack of communication and coordination between the officials of the two countries, biodiversity conservation efforts in these parks have remained chaotic. These parks and reserves in Nepal's Terai and India's Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states are home to such endangered wildlife as royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, gharial crocodiles, gangetic dolphins, Bengal florican and scores of other rare species of plants and animals. All Rights Reserved. Inc. All Rights Reserved.