Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation, in close coordination with Bird Conservation Nepal published Vulture Conservation Action Plan 2015-2019. The 5 year action plan was launched in an event held on 31st July, 2015. Mr. Tikaram Adhikari, Director General, DNPWC chaired the program welcoming all the participants. The program witnessed immense participation from stakeholders representing various government and non-government organizations including media personals. 

The spokesman form DNPWC, Dr. Maheshwor Dhakal highlighted on the hostile impact ofDiclofenac (a veterinary drug) causing mass death of vultures. He alos spoke on initiatives taken till date to ban the use of Diclofenac in coordination with different national and regional level partners, highlighting the status of Vultur Conservation Breeding Center. As per the new action plan the major goal is to prevent the extinction of vulture in Nepal. The objective is to restore viable wild populations of all species of vultures through provision of safe food, maintenance of suitable habitat and captive-breeding and re-introduction.

According to Dr. Dhakal what lies ahead towards successful achievement of VCAP 2015-2019 is; focus on strong network and team work amongst stakeholders from every aspects of life.

The program was followed by feedback session where ideas and suggestions from the participants were honored and all queries addressed effectively.