Cheetahs Return to Bundelkhand: Nauradehi Prepares for Historic Arrival in 200 Days

• Nauradehi Tiger Reserve in Bundelkhand is rapidly preparing for the arrival of cheetahs, with basic preparations to be completed in 90 days and cheetahs expected within 200 days.
• The ambitious project condenses 1.5 years of preparation into just 3 months, aiming to complete quarantine and soft bomas over 1500 acres by March.
• Village relocation, doctor deployment, water source development, and security enhancements are underway, with a ₹5.20 crore budget allocated for initial preparations.
• Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve will become Asia's first to host tigers, leopards, and cheetahs, significantly boosting tourism.
• Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expects cheetahs by July, with 4-5 cheetahs from Namibia currently being prepared for relocation.

Why It Matters: Bundelkhand's Nauradehi is set for cheetah reintroduction by July, making it Asia's unique 'big cat' habitat.