India and Kenya Collaborate on Cheetah Reintroduction Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kenyan delegation visited India to discuss wildlife conservation collaboration. |
| Focus | Cheetah Reintroduction Project (Project Cheetah). |
| Proposed Collaboration | Draft MoU presented to NTCA for capacity building, knowledge sharing, and equipment supply. |
| Project Cheetah Phase-1 | Started in 2022 to restore cheetah population, extinct since 1952. |
| Phase-1 Details | Translocation of cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia to Kuno National Park. |
| Implementing Agencies | NTCA, Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, and Wildlife Institute of India (WII). |
| Project Cheetah Phase-2 | Considering sourcing cheetahs from Kenya due to similar habitats. |
| Phase-2 Details | Translocation to Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh). |