Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to Establish India's First Inter-State Cheetah Conservation Corridor
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan joins Madhya Pradesh to establish India's first inter-state cheetah conservation corridor. |
| Total Area | 17,000 sq km (Madhya Pradesh: 10,500 sq km; Rajasthan: 6,500 sq km) |
| Protected Sites | Kuno National Park, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (MP), Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan) |
| Districts in Rajasthan | Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Chittorgarh |
| Key Agencies | Wildlife Institute of India (WII), National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) |
| Project Cheetah | Launched in 2022; first cheetahs translocated from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park. |
| Historical Context | India declared cheetahs extinct in 1952; reintroduction marks first of its kind in Asia. |
| Objectives | Safe passage for cheetahs, genetic diversity, eco-tourism, inter-state cooperation in wildlife conservation. |
| MoU Status | Pending between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. |