Bhopal: Cheetah 'Gamini' with her four cubs released today into Kuno National Park located in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district.
Female cheetah along with two female cubs and two male cubs were successfully released from a large enclosure into the open wild in Khajuri forest area of Kuno National Park. Now, 17 cheetahs are roaming in the open wild at park.
CM Mohan Yadav Wrote on X
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav shared a post on X, stating it as another proud moment for the State tourism. He wrote, "Another proud moment has come for Madhya Pradesh tourism. Today, female cheetah Gamini and her four cubs have been successfully released from a large enclosure into the open wild in Khajuri forest area of Kuno National Park. Now, with a total of 17 cheetahs roaming freely in the Kuno, the tourists will get an exciting and thrilling experience to see the cheetahs roaming around during their safari visit,"
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He also added, "Madhya Pradesh has become a mother's lap for the cheetahs, which have gone extinct from Asia. Here, cheetahs are not only regaining their speed but are also steadily increasing their family. Madhya Pradesh is committed to preserving wildlife and protecting biodiversity for future generations."
Tourism And Economy
CM Mohan Yadav also expressed his hope that this move will boost tourism and economy of the state.
"Today is a remarkable day for the forest department and for the Cheetah project. A female Cheetah Gamini and its cubs will be released into the wild and will roam freely on the land of Madhya Pradesh. It is a matter of good fortune for us that Kuno National Park in Sheopur was selected for the reintroduction of Cheetah. Our Forest department has done remarkable work. This will increase tourism as well as the economy," CM Yadav said.
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What is Project Cheetah?
Project Cheetah is an initiative by the government to reintroduce cheetahs, which were declared extinct in India in 1952, back into the country's wild habitats, particularly in national parks and wildlife reserves. The project aims to restore ecological balance, promote biodiversity, and enhance wildlife tourism and conservation efforts in India.
