Two Years of Project Cheetah: A Milestone in Wildlife Restoration

The two-year anniversary of Project Cheetah marks significant progress in wildlife restoration despite challenges. Initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and overseen by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the project successfully managed habitat adjustments and cub survival. Twenty cheetahs were translocated to India from Namibia and South Africa, with 24 cheetahs currently in Kuno National Park.

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that the two years of Project Cheetah have been marked by numerous challenges, including habitat adjustments and cub survival, but ultimately have been successful.

Yadav emphasized that the project, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a groundbreaking global effort aimed at restoring lost wildlife populations and ecosystems.

Reflecting on the journey, Yadav posted on X, acknowledging the hurdles overcome to ensure the cheetahs' survival and expressing gratitude for the resilience and dedication of all involved. The minister noted that this is only the beginning, with many more milestones awaiting.

Project Cheetah has seen the translocation of 20 cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, with eight cheetahs from Namibia and 12 from South Africa.

The project has had mixed results; eight adult cheetahs have died, but 17 cubs have been born, with 12 surviving. Currently, the cheetah population in Kuno stands at 24.

(With inputs from agencies.)