cheetah

From leaving royal comforts to saving endangered species, MK Ranjitsinh’s legacy is a testament to India’s conservation triumphs.

Dr Gajanan D Muratkar is popularly known as the ‘grass man of India’ for his pioneering work in habitat and meadow development. He has used this technique to create meadows in several Tiger Reserves and Protected Areas, winning numerous awards.

Seventy years after the Asiatic Cheetah was declared extinct in India, eight cheetahs were flown in from Namibia to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Meet former IAS officer Dr M K Ranjitsinh, the brains behind the relocation project.