Two cheetahs released into wild in Kuno; CM Yadav says M.P. now recognised as ‘Cheetah State’

The objective of Project Cheetah is to restore the endangered animal species in the state, increase their numbers, and prepare them for free hunting and roaming

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday (May 11, 2026) released two cheetahs brought from Botswana into an open forest in the Kuno National Park following the completion of their quarantine period.

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The reintroduction of cheetahs brought from Nigeria, South Africa, and now Botswana is achieving consistent success, and today Madhya Pradesh has earned nationwide recognition as the ‘Cheetah State’, the CM said on the occasion.

Mr. Yadav released female cheetahs, with identification numbers CCV-2 and CCV-3, at a site on the banks of the Kuno River.