Madhya Pradesh plans to create a cheetah habitat in the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, spanning 2,500 sq. km across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is located in northwestern Madhya Pradesh. It lies in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion along the Chambal River. Declared a sanctuary in 1974, it covers 368 sq. km and is recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). The sanctuary features diverse topography, including hills, plateaus, and the catchment area of the Gandhi Sagar Dam, enhancing its ecological richness.
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