Gandhi Sagar National Park receives cheetah under translocation plan
Source:Indian Express ↗
हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे
The expansion of Project Cheetah to Gandhi Sagar National Park highlights India's proactive wildlife conservation strategy, habitat preparation for endangered species, and managing metapopulation dynamics for species reintroduction.
सारांश
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released a female cheetah, CCB2, into Gandhi Sagar National Park under Project Cheetah. This marks a significant milestone in expanding India's cheetah reintroduction program to a second home, following Kuno National Park, aiming to establish a stable and self-sustaining cheetah population in the country.
मुख्य मुद्दे
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released a female cheetah (named CCB2) into the Gandhi Sagar National Park under Project Cheetah.
- Gandhi Sagar National Park is being developed as the second home for cheetahs in India, expanding the translocation initiative beyond Kuno National Park.
- Project Cheetah aims to establish a viable metapopulation of cheetahs in India following their extinction from the country decades ago.
महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा
Project Cheetah
India's intercontinental wildlife translocation initiative launched in 2022 to reintroduce African cheetahs into secure habitats like Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar National Park to establish a self-sustaining population.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (Environment and Ecology): Tests knowledge of species reintroduction programs, biodiversity conservation, and wildlife management in India.
Gandhi Sagar National Park
A protected wildlife area in Madhya Pradesh designated as India's second home for cheetah reintroduction under Project Cheetah, aimed at expanding viable habitats and ensuring genetic diversity.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims (Geography/Environment): Important for protected area networks, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks in Madhya Pradesh.
संबंधित स्थिर संकल्पना
What are the key statutory bodies and guidelines governing wildlife translocation and tiger conservation in India?
- NTCA Role:: Statutory body established under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, responsible for tiger conservation and overseeing Project Cheetah implementation in India.
- WII Mandate:: Autonomous institution under MoEFCC providing technical assistance, research, and monitoring for wildlife conservation and translocation projects.
- IUCN Guidelines:: International standard followed for reintroductions, requiring rigorous habitat suitability, health screening, and post-release monitoring.
आंतर-विषय नमुने
Wildlife Translocation + Federal Land Use Planning
Wildlife translocations test the Wildlife Protection Act's sanctuary vs. national park legal frameworks and require vast interstate administrative corridors, touching federalism.
Project Cheetah implementation agencies (NTCA, WII) and IUCN translocation guidelines are prime targets for match-the-following MCQs.
संबंधित PYQ · 2
संबंधित PYQ · 2
- 2025PrelimsGS1
Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements : I. It is an omnivorous crustacean. II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas. III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 2023MainsGS3
Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India's wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites.
