India’s First Inter-State Cheetah Corridor Set to Span Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Rajasthan has agreed to join hands with Madhya Pradesh to form India’s first inter-state cheetah conservation corridor, spanning 17,000 sq km.
The corridor, which will link the Kuno National Park, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, and Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, is a part of Project Cheetah, a flagship initiative to reintroduce cheetahs into Indian habitats.
Supported by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India, the corridor will cover seven Rajasthan districts and aims to boost biodiversity, genetic diversity, and inter-state collaboration. The official MoU is expected soon.

Project Highlights & Background

• Project Cheetah is India’s initiative to reintroduce the extinct Asiatic cheetah species in Indian wildlife habitats.
• Originally launched in 2022, the first group of cheetahs was translocated from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park.
• The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) are the key implementing agencies.

Cheetah Corridor Development

• Total Area: 17,000 sq km
• Madhya Pradesh: 10,500 sq km
• Rajasthan: 6,500 sq km