International Cheetah Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Cheetah Day by highlighting Project Cheetah’s progress, launched in 2022 with 20 cheetahs imported from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
The population has grown to 32 as of late November 2025, including 21 cubs born in India, with 16 now roaming free and more releases planned. Local volunteers called Cheetah Mitras help monitor them, while visitor numbers at Kuno rose 19% last year, drawing global wildlife enthusiasts to witness the revival.