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Kuno Cheetah Project Turns Four, Highlights 32 Indian‑Born Cubs; Lamps Light Up Sanctuary
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Kuno wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh marked four years of its cheetah reintroduction programme, noting that 32 of the 49 cheetahs now in the reserve were born in India, and thousands of lamps will be lit at Tiktoley gate on 17 September.
The cheetah reintroduction initiative at Kuno, Madhya Pradesh, completed its fourth year on 17 September. The sanctuary now houses 49 cheetahs, a significant rise from the initial few individuals released under the project.
Among the current population, 32 cheetahs have been born on Indian soil, underscoring the success of the breeding programme and the suitability of Kuno’s grassland ecosystem for the species.
To commemorate the milestone, officials and local volunteers will illuminate the Tiktoley gate with thousands of oil‑lamps, creating a symbolic beacon of hope for wildlife conservation in the region.
The event also serves to raise public awareness and attract further support for ongoing monitoring, habitat management, and anti‑poaching measures aimed at ensuring a self‑sustaining cheetah population in the wild.
Among the current population, 32 cheetahs have been born on Indian soil, underscoring the success of the breeding programme and the suitability of Kuno’s grassland ecosystem for the species.
To commemorate the milestone, officials and local volunteers will illuminate the Tiktoley gate with thousands of oil‑lamps, creating a symbolic beacon of hope for wildlife conservation in the region.
The event also serves to raise public awareness and attract further support for ongoing monitoring, habitat management, and anti‑poaching measures aimed at ensuring a self‑sustaining cheetah population in the wild.