The Chepang community, an indigenous group in Nepal, is considered highly marginalized, facing socio-economic and political challenges, and living primarily in remote areas with limited access to resources and infrastructure.  

The Chepang community has suffered significant displacement, from Chitwan National Park authorities burned down their houses, forcing them to relocate to a restricted area with limited facilities in Parabi Khola, Madi Municipality. For a long time, Chepang Indigenous Peoples have been fighting for their fundamental and communal rights against both the National Park and the local government. Despite promises from local authorities to provide proper relocation and essential facilities, no concrete actions have been taken so far.

 Chepang Indigenous Peoples were lubing for their fundamental rights and for their communal rights with National Park and local government.

The Chepang Indigenous Peoples of Nepal face severe marginalization. They primarily inhabit the districts of Gorkha, Dhading, Makwanpur, and Chitwan. Among these, the Chepang residing in Madi Municipality, Chitwan, are particularly vulnerable, facing persistent socio-economic challenges and systemic neglect.