The Madhya Pradesh government spends an average of 35,000 rupees daily on food for the cheetahs in Kuno National Park, with over 1.27 crore rupees projected for goat meat in the 2024-25 budget.
The Madhya Pradesh government has disclosed that it spends an average of 35,000 rupees daily to feed the cheetahs residing in Kuno National Park. According to data presented in the state assembly, over 1 crore and 27 lakh rupees is expected to be allocated for goat meat procurement for these cheetahs in the fiscal year 2024-25. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav clarified that the expenditure for the cheetah's food does not come from a separate budget but is part of the wildlife management fund. The specific number of goats to be provided is not fixed; it is determined by the cheetahs' needs and health conditions.
