4 years of Project Cheetah: 32 born in India
On September 17, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced eight cheetahs from Namibia into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking the start of Project Cheetah's four-year journey. With 32 cheetahs born in India, the population has now reached 52. The programme, which aimed to ensure the survival of cheetah cubs, faced numerous challenges in its early stages.
Over the years, officials documented significant milestones, including the creation of a breeding environment and the successful survival of the second generation of cubs. Three of the initial eight cheetahs from Namibia and 12 from South Africa remain alive, along with 22 and 10 cubs born in India, respectively. The next phase involves expanding suitable habitats and establishing a comprehensive cheetah meta-population across India.
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