Environment and Ecology
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
▪ Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) in Madhya Pradesh will become the second home for African cheetahs after Kuno National Park (KNP).
▪ Two South African male cheetahs, Prabhas and Pavak, will be relocated from KNP to GSWS as part of India’s ongoing cheetah reintroduction project.
About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
▪ Situated in northwestern Madhya Pradesh along the Madhya Pradesh–Rajasthan border.
▪ Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1974 and expanded in 1983 to cover 62 sq km.
▪ Recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.
▪ The Chambal River flows through the sanctuary, enhancing aquatic biodiversity and dividing the forest landscape.
