wildlife reintroduction
Milestone Achievement: Three More Cheetahs Set for Release into Kuno National Park on International Cheetah Day
Dec 04, 2025 12:57 am CST
On International Cheetah Day, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will release three more cheetahs into Kuno National Park's open forest, marking significant progress in India's cheetah reintroduction program. Since PM Modi launched Project Cheetah in 2022, the population has grown to 32 with six successful litters born, including five cubs from Mukhi, the first India-born female cheetah to reproduce, demonstrating the project's sustainability and success.
Historic Milestone: Indian-Born Cheetah Successfully Breeds at Kuno National Park, Boosting Conservation Hopes
Nov 20, 2025 08:46 pm CST
Indian-born cheetah Mukhi has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant breakthrough for India's cheetah reintroduction program. This historic event represents the first successful reproduction by an Indian-born cheetah since the species was reintroduced in 2022, demonstrating promising adaptation and raising hopes for establishing a self-sustaining cheetah population in India.
Madhya Pradesh Expands Cheetah Conservation Efforts with New Sanctuary in Nauradehi
Oct 31, 2025 01:06 am CST
Madhya Pradesh is set to establish Nauradehi Sanctuary as its third cheetah habitat, following successful reintroductions at Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that cheetahs from Namibia will be relocated to this new conservation site, furthering India's efforts to reestablish the species that had disappeared from Asia. The state is also advancing other wildlife initiatives, including crocodile conservation and the upcoming establishment of the 61,407-hectare Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.