India's Project Cheetah has received a significant boost as Namibian female cheetah Jwala gave birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park, bringing the total cheetah count in India to 53.

Eight cheetahs from Botswana are scheduled to arrive at Kuno National Park in India on February 28, marking the third African nation to contribute to Project Cheetah, following previous arrivals from Namibia and South Africa.

Conservationists and scientists are urging India to stop importing African cheetahs for Project Cheetah, arguing that the country lacks sufficient habitat for the big cats.

Two radio-collared cheetahs have been tracked moving from Kuno National Park to Baran in Rajasthan, a movement described by the NTCA as 'natural territorial behaviour' under Project Cheetah.