Kuno National Park Emerges as a Successful Model of Wildlife Conservation: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Bhopal, June 2026 : Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has expressed happiness over the sighting of the rare Caracal (wild cat) in Kuno National Park in Sheopur after several decades. Photographs of the elusive feline were recently captured during a camera-trap survey, indicating its return to the forest landscape.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, reacting to the development, said that World Environment Day serves as a reminder of the importance of ecological balance and nature conservation. He stated that the return of the Caracal is not only evidence of the thriving biodiversity of the Kuno region but also reflects the positive outcomes of the State Government’s efforts towards wildlife conservation in the National Park.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the implementation of the ambitious Project Cheetah in Madhya Pradesh under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given a new identity to wildlife conservation in the state. He noted that the objective of the project extends beyond the reintroduction of cheetahs and aims at strengthening the entire ecosystem. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the initiative also aims to conserve forest ecosystems, increase the population of rare wildlife species and develop safe and sustainable habitats for wildlife through innovative conservation measures.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav added that Kuno National Park is emerging as a successful model of wildlife conservation and has gained national and international recognition for the successful implementation of Project Cheetah.