Context - The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be the second home for cheetahs in India, after the Kuno National Park. The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it has completed its preparations for the ambitious project.
Key facts related to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- The sanctuary is spread across an area of 368.62 sq km, in the districts of Mandsaur (187.12 sq km) and Neemuch (181.5 sq km) in western MP.
- It sits atop a flat rocky plateau, with the Chambal River cutting the sanctuary into two almost equal halves.
- It has Savanna ecosystem (comprising open grasslands interspersed with dry deciduous trees and shrubs.) due to shallow topsoil.
- It has trees like Salai, Kardhai, Dhawda, Tendu, Palash etc.
- It is part of World famous Chaturbhuj Nala rock shelters.
- It is knowns for some rare wildlife species like Wild Dogs (Dholes), Chinkara, Leopard, Otter, Mugger crocodile.
