Vantara
Animal conservation centre in Jamnagar, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vantara is a large-scale animal rescue centre, cave, conservation and rehabilitation centre established by Reliance Industries with Reliance Foundation.[2] It is located within the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. The 3,000-acre sanctuary focuses on wildlife conservation and animal welfare. It was initiated by Anant Ambani, director on the boards of Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation.[3] Vantara was officially inaugurated by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on 4th March 2025.[4]
| Vantara | |
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Anant Ambani at Vantara with elephants | |
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| 22.326517°N 69.924159°E | |
| Date opened | 4 March 2025 |
| Location | Jamnagar |
| Land area | 12.14 Square Kilometer |
| No. of animals | 2000+ Animals[1] |
| No. of species | 43 |
| Website | https://vantara.in |
History
Vantara was opened on 26 February 2024 but is not yet open for the public.[citation needed]
Conservancy
Vantara was officially inaugurated on 4 March 2025[5] by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. It is dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of animals.[6] The programme claims to have since "rescued over 200 elephants, and thousands of other animals, reptiles and birds from unsafe situations, including rhinos, leopards and crocodiles".[7] Despite its endeavors in conservation, i.e., protecting threatened and exploited species and animals, some animal rights groups in India have expressed skepticism over the privatization of the animals, along with the remote, over-developed, polluted and unsuitable nature of the reservation's location, as Jamnagar is located in a hot, arid climate and the Jamnagar Refinery, the largest oil refinery in the world, is owned by the same company and is located only a short distance away.[8]
Management
Vantara is managed under the direction of Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani. The facility is equipped with modern veterinary technology, including ICU, MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy units.[9]
Notable achievements
Vantara received the 'Prani Mitra' National Award in the corporate category from the Animal Welfare Board of India. This award is presented by the Government of India to recognize contributions in the field of animal welfare.[10][11]
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