Madhya Pradesh Expands Cheetah Habitat to Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs, named Vyom and Neera, into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Sagar district on Wednesday. This site becomes Madhya Pradesh’s third cheetah habitat, joining Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Officials confirmed two additional cheetahs are expected to be introduced to the reserve next month.

During the event, the Chief Minister also released the 2026 Vulture Population Estimation report. Yadav highlighted the state’s efforts to support residents living near sanctuaries, noting that 20 crore rupees from sanctuary revenue has been distributed to local villagers to foster community-led wildlife conservation and homestay services.

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