On 30 January 2013, Baglung district was Diclofenac Free Zone (DFZ) in the presence of Kashi Ram Sharma, Assistant District Chief Officer,  Kishor Chandra Gautam, District Forest Officer,  Tapta Gurung, Planning Officer,  District Agriculture Office,  Yam Parajuli, National Investigation Officer, Dr. Laxman Prasad Ghimire, Animal Development Officer, District Livestock Office, Dr. Deepa Diwali, District Livestock Officer),  staffs from District Livestock Service Officer, Veterinary /agro-vets, Journalists and local NGO/CBOs  representatives