Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will release two cheetahs into the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Mandsaur district on Sunday. The “Cheetah Project” is one of Madhya Pradesh’s ambitious initiatives to increase the cheetah population in India and conserve the species. Under this project, apart from Kuno National Park, a new habitat is being established in the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary will become the second site in the state to host cheetahs. This step is expected to be a milestone in wildlife conservation and a point of great interest for wildlife enthusiasts and domestic & international tourists. To increase the cheetah population in the state, cheetahs are being brought in from South Africa, Kenya, and Botswana to be relocated into the forests of Madhya Pradesh. There are 26 cheetahs in Kuno National Park, located in Sheopur district. There is a plan to bring 8 more cheetahs from Botswana. Of these, 4 cheetahs will arrive by May 2025, followed by another 4 later. Proposals are in place to import cheetahs from South Africa and Kenya.