By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Jwala, the Namibian Cheetah and a successful third-time mother, gave birth to five cubs on Monday at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh that gave a fillip to the Project.
With this birth, the number of Indian-born thriving cubs has risen to 33, marking the 10th successful cheetah litter on Indian soil—another important milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey.
“This achievement reflects the dedicated efforts, skill, and commitment of the veterinarians, field staff and all involved who continue to work tirelessly on the ground,” said Union Forest and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
With the arrival of these cubs, the total cheetah population in India has now reached 53.
“A historic and heart-warming moment for wildlife conservation. May Jwala and her cubs grow strong and race ahead, carrying India’s cheetah story to even greater heights,” Yadav said.
Recently, Gamini, a South African Cheetah, became a mother for the second time, giving birth to four cubs. On February 28, Yadav, released nine cheetahs – 6 females and 3 males – received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The animals are undergoing an acclimatisation and health monitoring phase before their gradual release into the larger landscape.