Everything you need to know about the Vantara wildlife conservation programme

Reliance Foundation has been doing development work in India since 2010 under the leadership of Nita M. Ambani. They have done a lot of philanthropic work for rural development, female empowerment, education, and so on. Their latest programme called “Vantara” was launched on February, 26 with the aim of wildlife rescue and conservation. 

The programme is a passion project of Anant Ambani and is currently under his supervision. It is a monumental initiative as it is a big step towards animal care and protection. The wildlife sanctuary is spread across 3000 acres in Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat. Anant Ambani's vision of protecting endangered species and restoring vital habitats is something we can all support and here's everything you need to know about it. 

There is a dedicated 600-acre area within the 3000-acre premise for the rescue and rehabilitation of animals from all over the world. It has a team of 1200+ well-trained professionals to take care of injured or distressed animals with proper shelters and facilities. Many wild animals like leopards, crocodiles, and others, have been rescued from within India and internationally. 

The area also consists of a 1 Lakh square foot hospital and research centre with high-tech machinery like MRI, CT Scan, X-ray, dental scalar, ultrasound, endoscopy, lithotripsy, dialysis, and OR1 technology that provides live videoconferences for surgeries and blood plasma separator. With the dedication of the medical professionals, the centre is currently caring for over 2000+ animals from 43 different species. 

Vantara has worked with numerous national and international organisations, including the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Smithsonian, and the Venezuelan National Foundation of Zoos. Additionally, it has worked with many Indian organisations, including the Sardar Patel Zoological Park, the National Zoological Park, the Assam State Zoo, and Nagaland Zoological Park. These collaborations ensure the welfare of not just species native to India but also help wildlife conservation worldwide. 

Currently, the organisation aims to educate people, especially younger citizens about the importance of wildlife conservation and create awareness. Vanatar will be partnering with many educational institutes to spread knowledge. It also aims to create a modern display area for select animals, setting a high standard for care and wellness.