Archive · 9 Aug 2025
India's Cheetahs Thrive, Climate Goals Updated, Minister Reports
India is having success with its cheetah reintroduction project.
Cheetahs are doing well in their new home, breeding more than scientists predicted.
They've brought in cheetahs from other countries, and the birth rate of cubs is high.
India is also working on its plan to fight climate change, setting goals to reduce pollution and use more clean energy.
The government is pushing for a 'Green Bharat,' focusing on renewable energy sources like solar and nuclear power.
India's 'Project Cheetah' has resulted in 28 cheetahs in Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Cheetahs are breeding better than expected, with cubs thriving in the wild.
Eight adult cheetahs have died, which was within expected limits for translocation.
India updated its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) to combat climate change.
The government plans to build a 'Green Bharat' focused on renewable energy and sustainable practices.
- Who
- Bhupender Yadav, Union minister for environment, forest and climate change.
- What
- India is making progress in its cheetah reintroduction project and has updated its climate change goals.
- When
- The interview was conducted and published on August 9, 2025. The updated NDC has targets up to 2030.
- Where
- Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in India.
- Why
- To conserve cheetahs and to fulfill commitments under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Focus on Sustainability
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- Cheetahs Present
- 28
- Cheetahs Imported From
- Namibia and South Africa
- Location
- Kuno National Park & Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Emissions Intensity Reduction Goal
- 45% by 2030 (from 2005 level)
- Non-Fossil Fuel Energy Capacity by 2030
- 50%