The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has constituted a nine-member task force for monitoring cheetah introduction in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh and other suitable designated areas, said the officials on Friday (October 7).The committee members will focus on reviewing the progress and monitoring the health status of these Cheetahs.
"Upkeep of the soft release enclosures and protection status of the entire area. Adherence to the forest and veterinary officials' protocols, advice on Cheetah introduction in India to Madhya Pradesh forest department and NTCA on status of Cheetah with respect to overall health, behaviour and upkeep," read an official statement.
The members of the committee will include the Principal Secretary (Forests), Madhya Pradesh - Member, Principal Secretary (Tourism), Madhya Pradesh - Member, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Madhya Pradesh - Member, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden.
Retired Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Madhya Pradesh - Member, Alok Kumar, Dr Amit Mallick, Inspector General, NTCA, New Delhi - Member. Dr Vishnu Priya, Scientist, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun - Member, Abhilash Khandekar, Member MP SBWL, Bhopal, Subhoranjan Sen, APCCF- Wildlife - Member Convener are also part of the commitee. The committee's officials will also monitor the hunting skills and adaptations of these Cheetahs."Monitor release of Cheetah, the opening of the Cheetah habitat for eco-tourism. Suggest and advice on the development of tourism infrastructure in fringe areas, regularly interact with Cheetah Mitras....," added the statement.
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