Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that Madhya Pradesh is undertaking extensive efforts to develop its ecosystem. The state government is committed to developing Kuno National Park as a model wildlife tourism destination.
Alongside Kuno, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Mandsaur district will soon host cheetahs. With Central Government support, two cheetahs from Kuno will be relocated under high security to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary on April 20.
He was addressing a review meeting at Samatva Bhavan (the CM’s residence) on the Cheetah Project’s implementation in Madhya Pradesh, attended by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav.
Cheetah cubs born in MP have world’s highest survival rate
CM Yadav was pleased to note that cheetah cubs born in Madhya Pradesh have the world’s highest survival rate. In contrast, cubs in other countries often struggle to adapt to local climates. Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary offers an ideal environment for cheetahs, prompting the state to introduce them there to enrich the sanctuary.
Cheetah Mitras to be trained
Union Minister Bhupinder Yadav praised CM Yadav’s efforts in promoting wildlife conservation and tourism. He recommended forming a Task Force of senior officials from the Forest, Tourism, Animal Husbandry, Panchayat & Rural Development, Tribal Affairs, and Transport Departments to monitor wildlife rehabilitation projects. To train the 400 Cheetah Mitras from 80 villages in Sheopur district, he proposed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal. These volunteers will also be trained in homestay management and nature tourism roles.