New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm wishes on International Cheetah Day today (December 4) struck an unmistakably upbeat note. Hailing the return of the “magnificent” animal to Indian soil, he praised Project Cheetah as a revival of biodiversity and a symbol of renewed ecological ambition. In a post on X, PM Modi extended his “best wishes to all wildlife lovers and conservationists dedicated to protecting the cheetah, one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures.”

Hailing the Centre’s role in translocating the species, the PM wrote: “Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah with the aim of safeguarding this magnificent animal and restoring the ecosystem in which it can truly flourish. It was also an effort to revive lost ecological heritage and strengthen our biodiversity.” He added, “India is proud to be home to several cheetahs, and a significant number of them are born on Indian soil. Many of them now thrive in the Kuno National Park and the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.”

The PM further invited the wildlife enthusiasts across the world to visit India and explore “cheetah tourism”.

“It is heartening to see cheetah tourism growing in popularity as well. I encourage more wildlife enthusiasts from across the world to visit India and witness the cheetah in all its splendour,” the PM wrote.

It was the sort of message that invites pride and, for many, nostalgia for a landscape where the fleet-footed cat once raced across open grasslands. Yet, as with many conservation stories, the celebration sits alongside quieter,........

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