Vantara

Vantara
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22°21′55″N 69°52′25″E / 22.3652684°N 69.8736128°E / 22.3652684; 69.8736128
Date opened2024
LocationJamnagar
No. of animals2000+ Animals[1]
No. of species43

Vantara is a large-scale animal (wildlife) rescue center, cave, and conservation-and-rehabilitation center established by Reliance Industries with Reliance Foundation.[2] It is located within the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. This 3,000-acre sanctuary focuses on animal welfare and conservation. It was initiated by Anant Ambani, director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation.[3]

History and conservancy

Vantara was launched in February 2024 and claims to be dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of animals.[4] The program claims to have since "rescued over 200 elephants, and thousands of other animals, reptiles and birds from unsafe situations, including rhinos, leopards and crocodiles."[5] Despite the program's 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.[6] The refinery completed 25 years of operation in 2024 and is poised for further advancements while also contributing to environmental sustainability through initiatives like Vantara.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2,000+ Animals Across 43 Species at Reliance Foundation's Vantara Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Jamnagar". News18. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  2. ^ "Mukesh Ambani's Son, Anant Ambani, launches 3,000-acre animal shelter 'Vantara' in Gujarat's Jamnagar: Meet the visionary behind this Reliance initiative". Financialexpress. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  3. ^ "All about Vantara, the 3000-acre animal shelter launched by Anant Ambani in Jamnagar". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  4. ^ Online |, E. T. (2024-04-10). "Anant Ambani's 'Vantara' all set to welcome tigers, lions from Argentina". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
  5. ^ "All You Need To Know About Vantara, The 3,000-Acre Animal Shelter Of Reliance". Indiatimes. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  6. ^ Prabal, A. J. (2024-04-04). "All aboard the Ambani ark at Vantara". National Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  7. ^ "Anant Ambani Pledges His Unwavering Dedication To Vantara And Jamnagar". News18.


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