Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav announced the birth of a fourth cub to female cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park, describing it as a significant development in the country’s cheetah conservation efforts.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yadav said the presence of the fourth cub was confirmed during intensive monitoring by field and veterinary teams. He added that all four cubs are presently healthy and doing fine.
Boost For Project Cheetah Conservation Efforts
The minister said the development reflects the continued commitment to scientific management and conservation under Project Cheetah.
Kuno National Park is pleased to announce the birth of a fourth cub to female cheetah Gamini.
The presence of the fourth cub was confirmed during intensive monitoring by the field and veterinary teams. All four cubs are presently healthy and doing fine.
This development… pic.twitter.com/dE7u9Jvj7x
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) February 27, 2026
He described the birth as another positive step in India’s cheetah reintroduction journey.
India’s cheetah population rises to 39
Following the birth of the fourth cub, the total number of cheetahs in India has risen to 39. This includes 28 cubs born in the country.
The update marks continued progress in the monitoring and management of the cheetah population under the national conservation initiative.
