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Project Cheetah marks a historic conservation milestone with India's successful translocation of cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa. Initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the release of eight cheetahs in September 2022, India's ambitious rewilding project aims to restore ecological balance by reintroducing the Asiatic
ecological restoration
The Ministry of Coal, through Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has made significant progress in the ecological reclamation of mined-out coal lands over the past five years. A total of 9,156.60 hectares have been reclaimed across various states, with
Desertification
On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized a national workshop in Jodhpur to address strategies for combating desertification and drought. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized community-led restoration efforts, particularly in the Aravalli Range, while highlighting India's progress in increasing forest cover.
World Environment Day
On World Environment Day 2025, Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil led significant environmental initiatives in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, under the 'Namami Gange Mission'. The event focused on ecological restoration, sustainable practices, and modern technology for river conservation. Minister Patil emphasized the cultural significance of rivers,