Cheetah is like a Crown Jewel and Kohinoor in State’s Rich Forest Wealth : CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that, following resolve of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the reintroduction of cheetahs in Kuno National Park of Sheopur has taken a new direction. On the occasion of International Cheetah Day , female cheetah Veera and her two cubs were released into the open forest area. The number of cheetahs has now gone up to 32, including 3 in the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. With the successful rehabilitation of cheetahs, Kuno National Park has now emerged as a centre of international importance. Third-generation cheetahs born on our own soil are now roaming in Kuno. The five cubs of Mukhi, a female cheetah born in Kuno, are healthy—this is very good news. The cheetahs of Kuno are now ranging from Sheopur to Morena and even into Rajasthan. In the state’s rich forest wealth, the cheetah is like a crown jewel and the Kohinoor diamond.

On Thursday, during an event held in Kuno National Park of Sheopur district on International Cheetah Day, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav released three cheetahs from the enclosure into the sanctuary for free movement. He said that all living beings on the land of Madhya Pradesh will remain safe, and the state government is committed to this. Advanced radio-tracking systems and dedicated teams will ensure strict monitoring. On the occasion, the Chief Minister released the Kuno National Park Calendar–2026 and the book “Field Manual for Clinical Management of Free-Ranging Cheetahs in Kuno National Park.” He also inaugurated the newly built souvenir shop in Kuno National Park. Dr. Yadav congratulated all the people of the state on Cheetah Day and thanked the Forest Department team for the success of the cheetah project.

Cheetah population rising rapidly

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh is the state of tigers, leopards, and cheetahs. Our forests are home to many wildlife species. For the first time in the world, cheetah reintroduction took place in Madhya Pradesh, and the Forest Minister and officials deserve appreciation for this achievement. Due to cheetah reintroduction in Sheopur and Kuno, tourism has increased five times. As the cheetah population grows rapidly, resettled people around Kuno National Park are also gaining new employment opportunities.

Human–cheetah relationship examplifies “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”

Dr. Yadav said it is heartening that the clean environment of the Chambal region has enabled citizens to learn to live harmoniously with the cheetahs and even develop affection for them. The people of the state love wildlife and nature. This is the most beautiful example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam . He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Environment & Forests Shri Bhupender Yadav for implementing the cheetah project on the soil of Madhya Pradesh. He said that cheetah tourism is giving Kuno National Park international recognition. The Chief Minister also interacted with rural women in the village of Ahera and assured them of full support. The women blessed him in return.

At the International Cheetah Day program, Sheopur district in-charge and Minister for New & Renewable Energy Shri Rakesh Shukla, Minister of State for Forests Shri Dilip Singh Ahirwar, former Forest Minister Shri Ramniwas Rawat, Chairman of Sahariya Development Authority Shri Tursanpal Bariya, Vice-Chairman Shri Sitaram Adivasi, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary (Forest) Shri Ashok Barnwal, Chambal Commissioner Shri Suresh Kumar, Sheopur Collector Shri Arpit Verma, Shivpuri Collector Shri Ravindra Chaudhary, public representatives, forest officials and local citizens were present.