Inside visuals of Vantara, Reliance’s animal welfare initiative in Jamnagar

Vantara is a 3,000-acre animal rescue and rehabilitation centre created by Anant Ambani at the Reliance Refinery Complex in Gujarat's Jamnagar.

Published on: Feb 27, 2024 10:47 AM IST

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Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation on Monday announced the launch of the Vantara (Star of the Forest) programme, an umbrella initiative to focus on the rescue, treatment, care and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals, both in India and abroad.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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Vantara is spread over 3000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat. It aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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Vantara has collaborated with leading experts in animal care and welfare to transform a sprawling 3000-acre space into a jungle-like environment. This environment mimics the natural, enriching, lush, and verdant habitat for the rescued species to thrive in.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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The Vantara initiative, the first of its kind in India, has been conceptualized and brought to life under the passionate leadership of Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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Vantara's focus is on developing top-notch animal conservation and care practices, which encompass cutting-edge healthcare, hospitals, research facilities, and academic centers.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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As part of its programs, Vantara also emphasizes integrating advanced research and collaborating with renowned international universities and organizations like the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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Over the past few years, the program has rescued over 200 elephants and thousands of other animals, reptiles, and birds from unsafe situations. It has also undertaken initiatives for the rehabilitation of key species such as rhinos, leopards, and crocodiles.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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Ambani is also leading Reliance's ambitious renewable energy business in Jamnagar and, in that capacity, is responsible for guiding Reliance's journey to become a Net Carbon Zero company by 2035.  (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)