CM Dr. Yadav Releases Cheetah ‘CCB-2’ into Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Says: “This Step Reflects Our Spirit of ‘Live and Let Live'”
- Female Cheetah to Begin Her Next Journey in the Sanctuary Located in Neemch District
- Total Number of Cheetahs in the Sanctuary Rises to 4 (2 Males and 2 Females)
- MP Government Continues Effective Efforts Towards Cheetah Conservation
- PM Modi’s Project Cheetah is Significant and Historic for Asia
Bhopal / Neemch: On September 20, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav released the female cheetah ‘CCB-2’, brought from Botswana, into the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Neemch district. With this, the number of cheetahs here has increased to 4, comprising 2 males and 2 females. There is now a possibility of expansion in the cheetah family here. He congratulated the Forest Department and the people of the state for this milestone and emphasized making Madhya Pradesh’s ecosystem more effective.
After releasing CCB-2 into the sanctuary, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav told the media that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Madhya Pradesh government is continuously making effective efforts toward cheetah conservation. This is a significant and historic project not only for Madhya Pradesh but for the whole of Asia. He noted that at one time, cheetahs had become extinct in Asia, and their presence had also ended in Madhya Pradesh.
This is Our Significant Achievement
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that today it is a matter of good fortune for us that cheetahs are once again roaming freely on the soil of Madhya Pradesh. Currently, there are 56 cheetahs and their cubs present in the state. This achievement in cheetah conservation reflects our philosophy of “live and let live” toward wildlife. He added that this is also a major accomplishment for our Forest Department.
Madhya Pradesh’s Rich History in Wildlife Conservation
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said, “I congratulate all the officers and employees of the Forest Department for this remarkable work. Madhya Pradesh has a rich history in the fields of forest regions and wildlife conservation. Today, the presence of cheetahs once again demonstrates the state’s commitment toward preserving our natural splendor and biodiversity.”
Lives of Local People Transformed
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed satisfaction that Pavak and Prabhas, released last year, are healthy, and four new guests arrived two days ago. This project is re-establishing the cheetah’s life cycle after 100 years. Extinct animals are coming back among us, and wild buffaloes have also been brought here from Assam. This demonstrates the commitment of our state government. The cheetah is one of the closest companions to human life, and this initiative has also boosted employment and transformed the lives of local people. When we started the project, local villagers had some apprehensions, but situations normalized thereafter. Wildlife thrives only with everyone’s positive cooperation.
