MP: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed happiness over the birth of five cubs in Kuno National Park. Dr. Yadav said that another happy news has been received from Kuno National Park. Female cheetah “Jwala” has given birth to five cubs. This is a significant achievement for the cheetah project, marking the 10th successful birth since the reintroduction of cheetahs. This symbolizes the cheetahs’ adaptability to the region’s climate.
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that with the birth of five cubs to female cheetah “Jwala,” the total number of cheetahs in India has crossed the 50-mark, reaching 53. Cheetah reintroduction efforts have proven significant for wildlife conservation, nature conservation, and tourism development. Madhya Pradesh has earned a special recognition as a “friendly home” for cheetahs.
CM stated that this is certainly a proud moment for wildlife conservation. The officials and staff of Kuno National Park and the Forest Department deserve congratulations for the successful care and rehabilitation efforts of cheetahs in India.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said it was a moment of great pride for Project Cheetah and added that the achievement reflected the dedicated efforts, skill and commitment of veterinarians, field staff and all those involved who continue to work tirelessly on the ground. He added that with the arrival of these cubs, the total Cheetah population in India had reached 53.
Describing it as a historic and heart-warming moment for wildlife conservation, the Minister expressed hope that Jwala and her cubs would grow strong and race ahead, carrying India’s Cheetah story to even greater heights.
Jwala and her five cubs are healthy. The Kuno management team and doctors are continuously monitoring them. Earlier in February, cheetah Asha gave birth to five cubs and Gamini to three cubs in Kuno. This has led to the growth of a new generation of Indian cheetahs. Including Asha, Gamini, and now Jwala’s cubs, 13 cubs have been born.
Further, on February 28, 2026, Bhupender Yadav, released nine cheetahs – 6 females and 3 males – received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The animals are undergoing an acclimatisation and health monitoring phase before their gradual release into the larger landscape.
The number of cheetahs in India has now reached 53. Of these, 50 are young and adult cheetahs in Kuno National Park in Sheopur. Meanwhile, three cheetahs are pacing freely in Gandhi Sagar in Mandsaur.
