Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Cheetah Translocation to Tiger Reserve Awaits GOI Approval
The plan to move some cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve is waiting for approval from the Government of India.
The move was expected in July, but it hasn't happened yet.
The new home for the cheetahs is ready, with a big area called a boma prepared for them.
The boma is 438 hectares and divided into five parts.
Officials from the new reserve have been trained at Kuno National Park to take care of the cheetahs.
The final decision on when to move the cheetahs will be made by the Government of India.
Cheetah translocation from Kuno National Park to Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve awaits GOI approval.
Translocation expected in July but not yet initiated.
Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve is the third cheetah habitat in Madhya Pradesh.
Soft release boma of 438 hectares divided into five parts is being completed.
Field staff trained at Kuno National Park for cheetah care and management.
- Who
- Government of India (GOI), Kuno National Park officials, Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve officials
- What
- Translocation of cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve
- When
- Expected in July, awaiting GOI approval
- Where
- Kuno National Park to Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To establish a third cheetah habitat in Madhya Pradesh
Pro-Translocation
Cautious Approach
Timing of Translocation
Pro-Translocation
Translocation should proceed as planned to establish cheetah populations in new habitats.
Cautious Approach
More time is needed to ensure all preparations are thoroughly completed and risks are minimized.
- Current Location of Cheetahs
- Kuno National Park
- Proposed Destination
- Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve
- Expected Translocation Month
- July
- Boma Size
- 438 hectares
- Boma Divisions
- 5
- Decision Maker
- Government of India (GOI)