Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Form Joint Committee for Cheetah Project.
National
The Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have formed a 10-member joint corridor management committee between the two states in response to incidents of cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh (MP) straying into neighboring Rajasthan. The committee aims to create and manage a cheetah corridor between the two states, ensuring the safe movement of cheetahs.
- The committee was formed following incidents of cheetahs straying from MP into Rajasthan in December 2023 and May 2024.
- The panel, co-chaired by the Principal Chief Conservators of Forests (PCCFs) (wildlife) from MP and Rajasthan, has been tasked with identifying the "Cheetah Conservancy Landscape."
Main Points:- (i) The committee will discuss and formulate a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two states.
(ii) The primary focus will be on conserving these felines, creating appropriate habitats, and supporting the future relocation of cheetahs from MP's Kuno National Park (KNP) and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS).
Chief minister : Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor : Haribhau Bagade
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