Madhya Pradesh’s tableau will be centered on the theme of “Cheetah the Pride of India” in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi
BHOPAL – Madhya Pradesh’s tableau will be centered on the theme of “Cheetah the Pride of India” in the Republic Day Parade-2025 organized in New Delhi. The tableau will show a glimpse of the historical restoration of cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh. Cheetahs had become extinct from India 70 years ago, the credit for the return of cheetahs to India goes to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the success of the Cheetah Project in the state, Madhya Pradesh has now become a “Tiger State” and “Cheetah State” as well.
The National Kuno Sanctuary located on the banks of the Kuno River in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh is a new home for cheetahs in the country. The sanctuary has proper food and natural habitat for cheetahs. As a result of the successful restoration project, a total of 24 cheetahs including adults and cubs are roaming in the Kuno sanctuary.
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The tableau presented depicts the successful reintroduction of cheetahs in India. The foreground depicts a pair of adult cheetahs from Kuno National Park and young cheetah cubs born in Kuno. The centre of the tableau depicts the Kuno River flowing around it and wildlife roaming around in the forest cover and natural habitat of the National Park, including deer, monkeys, birds and cheetahs in their increasing numbers, thus depicting Kuno Sanctuary as a model for biodiversity.
In the rear of the centre of the tableau, “Cheetah Mitras” sitting under a tree are training local residents on cheetah conservation. In the last part of the tableau, forest workers are seen monitoring cheetahs from the watch-tower, who are actively contributing to the successful cheetah project. A film focusing on cheetahs in Kuno National Park is also being shown through LED panels on both sides of the tableau. On both sides of the tableau, dance troupes will be seen performing “Lahangi”, the Sahariya tribal dance of Sheopur district.
