Joint Committee for Cheetah Corridor Management Between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan formed a 10-member joint committee for the Cheetah Project. |
| Led by | Principal Chief Conservators of Forests (PCCFs) of both states. |
| Purpose | Develop and manage a cheetah corridor for safe movement of cheetahs between the states. |
| Background | Cheetahs from Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh strayed into Rajasthan (May 2023, December 2023). |
| Cheetah Translocation Background | 8 cheetahs translocated from Namibia to Kuno in September 2022; 12 from South Africa in December 2022. |
| Committee's Key Responsibilities | - Identify Cheetah Conservancy Landscape.- Develop long-term strategy for cheetah corridor.- Explore joint tourism routes.- Enhance capacity building for forest staff.- Recommend habitat improvement measures. |
| Current Cheetah Population | 24 cheetahs in Kuno National Park, including 12 cubs. |