India's Cheetah Project, marking its second anniversary on September 17, has faced significant challenges, including the deaths of eight adult cheetahs from the original twenty brought from Africa, amid concerns over prey scarcity and environmental adaptation. Despite these setbacks, the project has seen a positive development with the birth of 17 cubs, of which 12 have survived, raising hopes for the future of the initiative. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is in progress to import additional cheetahs from Kenya for a new breeding center in Gujarat, which aims to support the reintroduction efforts. The project officials are optimistic about releasing more adult cheetahs into the wild during the upcoming winter season, although this depends on approval from the Cheetah Steering Committee. The initiative is part of a broader effort to restore endangered ecosystems in India by reintroducing cheetahs, which are vital for maintaining ecological balance. However, concerns remain over habitat viability and the long-term sustainability of the project as all cheetahs currently remain in enclosures at Kuno National Park.