In response to recent incidents of cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh straying into neighboring Rajasthan, a joint corridor management committee has been established between the two states. The committee’s primary focus will be on the conservation of these felines, ensuring the development of suitable habitats, and facilitating the future relocation of cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Reason for Formation: The committee was established in response to incidents where cheetahs from Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh strayed into Rajasthan, such as in May 2024 and December 2023.
Key Task: The committee is tasked with identifying the ‘Cheetah Conservancy Landscape’ in the corridor to facilitate the safe movement of cheetahs between the states.
Cheetah Conservancy Landscape Identification
Long-Term Strategy
Tourism and Conservation Collaboration
Capacity Building
Habitat Improvement Measures
Translocation of Cheetahs
Current Status at Kuno National Park
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Form 10 members Joint Panel for Cheetah Project |
Led by | Principal Chief Conservators of Forests (PCCFs) of both states. |
Purpose | To develop and manage a cheetah corridor between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for safe movement of cheetahs. |
Background | Cheetahs from Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh have strayed into Rajasthan (May 2023, December 2023). |
Cheetah Translocation Background | 8 cheetahs were translocated from Namibia to Kuno in 2022, and 12 from South Africa in 2022. |
Committee’s Key Responsibilities |
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Current Cheetah Population | Kuno National Park now has 24 cheetahs, including 12 cubs. |
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