| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Madhya Pradesh to develop Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve as a third cheetah sanctuary before the next monsoon session. |
| Location | Nauradehi, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Existing Cheetah Habitats | Kuno National Park (28 cheetahs), Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (2 cheetahs). |
| Upcoming Translocation | 8 cheetahs from Botswana (January 2026) to be introduced at Kuno. |
| Conservation Significance | Aims to expand cheetah population, enhance biodiversity, and promote ecotourism. |
| Global Recognition | India is the only country to successfully reintroduce cheetahs after their extinction in the 1950s. |
| International Cooperation | Collaboration with African nations for expertise in cheetah management and conservation. |

