Question : PROTECTION OF CHEETAS

(a) whether the breed of Cheetas in India is on the verge of extinction;

(b) if so, the reasons therefore;

(c) whether its unabated poaching is going on to produce medicine from its skin;and

(d) if so, the action being taken by the Government to protect the Indian Cheetas from extinction?

THE MINISTER OF SATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI BABU LAL MARANDI):

(a) and (b) Wild Cheetah has been reported to be extinct from India. Main reasons for the extinction are reported to be habitat destruction and hunting.

(c) and (d) Does not arise