New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): India’s ambitious cheetah reintroduction project has achieved a significant milestone as an Indian-born female cheetah has given birth to four cubs in the wild at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the development, describing it as a “historic moment” in a post on social media. He highlighted that the 25-month-old cheetah delivered the cubs after spending more than a year in the wild.
“Kuno milestone moment! A historic moment unfolds at Kuno National Park as an Indian-born female cheetah, Gamini, aged 25 months, has given birth to four cubs in the wild—marking a major milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey. Having been in the wild for over a year, this is the first recorded birth in the wild since the reintroduction began in 2022, and notably, the first such instance involving an Indian-born female,” the Union Minister said in a post on X.
He credited the achievement to the sustained efforts of wildlife managers, veterinarians, and field staff deployed at Kuno, calling it a proud moment for the nation and extending congratulations to all those involved in the conservation initiative.
“This is a significant step toward achieving the core objectives of the project—survival and breeding under natural conditions. This achievement reflects the growing adaptation of cheetahs to Indian conditions and stands as a testament to the dedication and tireless efforts of the managers, veterinarians, and field staff at Kuno. A proud moment for the nation—heartiest congratulations to all,” he added.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also expressed his appreciation and extended greetings to the managers and wildlife veterinarians at Kuno for the achievement.
“Madhya Pradesh is now emerging as a key hub for the revival of cheetahs. The birth of four cubs in the wild by a 25-month-old Indian-born female cheetah, born to Gamini, stands as proof that the land of Madhya Pradesh is fully conducive to the expansion of the cheetah population. Our commitment to nature and wildlife conservation is proving successful. Heartiest congratulations to the managers and wildlife veterinarians at Kuno National Park,” CM Yadav said in a post on X.
Project Cheetah is India’s first intercontinental translocation project, launched on September 17, 2022, with the aim of reintroducing cheetahs to the country after they were declared extinct in 1952. (ANI)
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