Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Female Cheetah 'Dheera' Released in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
India is celebrating a big moment for wildlife!
A female cheetah named Dheera is being released into a new home, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, on the Prime Minister's birthday.
This is part of 'Project Cheetah,' which aims to bring cheetahs back to India after many years.
The project is going well, with cheetahs adapting and even having babies.
Dheera’s release is a step to increase cheetahs.
It’s a sign that India can protect endangered animals.
Female cheetah 'Dheera' released into Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Release timed for Prime Minister's 75th birthday.
Part of 'Project Cheetah' reintroduction program.
Project has shown success with cheetah adaptation and births.
Release expected to boost breeding potential.
- Who
- Officials, and a female cheetah named Dheera.
- What
- Release of a female cheetah, Dheera, into Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
- When
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.
- Where
- Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To further the Project Cheetah initiative and strengthen breeding potential.
- Event
- Release of Cheetah 'Dheera'
- Location
- Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh
- Cheetah Name
- Dheera
- Initiative
- Project Cheetah
- Release Date
- Prime Minister's 75th birthday
- Total Cheetahs (post-release)
- 27
