What is Vantara:

By iastoppers.com

The World's largest animal care centre

Initiative

Anant Ambani, Director at Reliance Industries announced the world's largest animal care centre through the Vantara program.

Aim

Vantara or "star of the forest" provides a forest-like sanctuary for injured, endangered, and abused animals.

Location

Spanning 3,000 acres within the Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, Vantara focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating fauna.

Comprehensive Care Approach

It offers treatment, care, rescue, and rehabilitation for abused, threatened, and injured animals.

Infrastructure

Vantara boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a world-class veterinary hospital.

Refuge for fauna

Over 200 rescued elephants and 60 endangered species are supported by a team of 300-400 professionals.

Global Conservation

It would contribute to protect wildlife worldwide and maintain biodiversity.

Larger perspective

It addresses various threats to fauna, including road accidents, animal-human conflicts, circuses, and overcrowded zoos.

Future Collaboration

With renowned animal protection organizations like International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).