India’s cheetah count reaches 53 as ‘Project Cheetah’ shows strong progress, Centre plans further expansion

May 19, 2026 5:44 PM

India’s cheetah count reaches 53 as ‘Project Cheetah’ shows strong progress, Centre plans further expansion

India’s ambitious Project Cheetah has recorded notable progress, with the country’s cheetah population increasing to 53, including 33 cubs born in India, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Tuesday after a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. The meeting reviewed the status of the wildlife restoration initiative, launched to reintroduce cheetahs in India decades after the species became extinct in the country. The projec...

MP CM releases two Botswana cheetahs into open forest at Kuno

May 11, 2026 1:29 PM

MP CM releases two Botswana cheetahs into open forest at Kuno

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday released two female cheetahs brought from Botswana into the open forest area of Kuno National Park after they completed their quarantine and acclimatisation period, marking another milestone under India’s ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’. The two cheetahs, named (for identification) as CCV-2 and CCV-3, were released near the banks of the Kuno River in Sheopur district. The animals were among nine cheetahs -- six females and three males -- bro...

PM Modi hails growing cheetah population, shares article highlighting India’s wildlife conservation efforts

December 4, 2025 3:30 PM

PM Modi hails growing cheetah population, shares article highlighting India’s wildlife conservation efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, underscoring how India’s cheetah reintroduction programme reflects the country’s commitment to wildlife conservation. The Prime Minister said the steadily rising population of cheetahs in the country is “extremely encouraging.” “"The growing cheetah population in the country is extremely encouraging. The birth of five cubs by an Indian-born ...

PM Modi extends greetings on International Cheetah Day, highlights progress of Project Cheetah

December 4, 2025 10:16 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on International Cheetah Day, highlights progress of Project Cheetah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists on International Cheetah Day, highlighting India’s progress in restoring the species through Project Cheetah. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "On International Cheetah Day, my best wishes to all wildlife lovers and conservationists dedicated to protecting the cheetah, one of our planet’s most remarkable creatures. Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah with the aim of safegu...