Cheetahs to be Reintroduced in Gandhinagar Sanctuary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Cheetahs to be released in Gandhinagar Sanctuary, Mandsaur district, MP |
| Announcement Date | World Tiger Day |
| MoU Signed | January 26, 2022, between Indian and South African governments |
| Objective of MoU | Restoration of cheetah population in India |
| Conservation Goals | Re-establish cheetah's functional role, enhance local livelihoods and economy |
| Sanctuary Name | Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Sanctuary Location | Mandsaur and Neemuch districts, Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan |
| River | Chambal River |
| Dam | Gandhi Sagar Dam |
| Ecosystem | Rocky terrain, shallow topsoil, savanna ecosystem, open grasslands, dry deciduous trees, riverine valleys |
| Comparison | Resembles Maasai Mara, Kenya |