Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his wishes to all the wildlife lovers and conservationists. He called the cheetah “one of our planet’s most remarkable creatures.”
Three years ago, this whole project launched. It was an effort to revive lost ecological heritage, basically. The initial phase? It drew a ton of skepticism. People doubted it would work.
But the results? They have exceeded expectations, completely turning the narrative around.
Jotting down the key numbers—this is where the success is:
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Initial Release: 20 cheetahs (8 from Namibia in 2022, 12 from South Africa in 2023).
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Current Total Population: 32 cheetahs (as of December 2025).
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India-Born Cubs: 21 cubs born on Indian soil.
That number of India-born cubs is the massive achievement. It solidifies the momentum and long-term promise of the project. A few months ago, in November 2025, the female cheetah Mukhi gave birth to five healthy cubs. That’s a huge milestone.
The project is moving into an encouraging new phase. The population is growing steadily. The habitats are expanding. They’re calling this a success story, one that ranks among the most successful big-cat reintroduction efforts worldwide. It’s an ongoing, massive conservation project that’s working.
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