SaralnamaThe National Tiger Conservation Authority has released ₹4 crore to prepare Nauradehi Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh as a new home for cheetahs. Three forest ranges – Singhpur, Mohli, and Jhapa – are considered best for cheetahs. Four quarantine enclosures and one soft release enclosure will be built. Cheetahs may be moved to Nauradehi by 2026, either from Africa or Kuno-born cubs. The sanctuary can house 50-70 cheetahs. Thirteen villages will be relocated, with ₹150 crore requested for rehabilitation. Currently, India has 31 cheetahs – 12 adults and 19 cubs. To visit Nauradehi Sanctuary, contact the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department for permissions and guidelines. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:36 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority has released ₹4 crore to prepare Nauradehi Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh as a new home for cheetahs
- Three forest ranges – Singhpur, Mohli, and Jhapa – are considered best for cheetahs
- Four quarantine enclosures and one soft release enclosure will be built