MP-Rajasthan Joint Panel on Cheetah Conservation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Establishment of MP-Rajasthan Joint Panel on Cheetah Conservation |
| Reason for Joint Committee | Cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh strayed into Rajasthan |
| Committee's Role | - Assess suitable areas for cheetah relocation from Kuno National Park (KNP) and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary- Recommend habitat improvements- Evaluate joint tourist routes |
| Key Locations Involved | - Kuno National Park (KNP), Madhya Pradesh- Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary- National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary- Ranthambore National Park |
| Cheetah Reintroduction Project | - Eight cheetahs from Namibia brought to KNP in September 2022- Twelve cheetahs from South Africa in February 2023- Aims to restore cheetah population, extinct since 1952 |
| Current Challenges | - Deaths of adult cheetahs and cubs- KNP currently houses 24 cheetahs, including cubs |
| Kuno National Park (KNP) | - Located in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district- Established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1981- Designated as a national park in 2018 |