Vantara
Sign in to saveVantara () is an animal rescue, care, and rehabilitation initiative established by the Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries. It is located within a 3,500-acre green belt at Motikhavdi village in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India. The project was officially launched on 26February 2024 and was later inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 4March 2025.
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- History
- Facilities and conservation
- Controversies
- Allegations of unethical animal sourcing and wildlife trade links
- Muzzling of free press coverage
- Allegations of the use of animals for private display and entertainment
- Fake legal notices and impersonation
- Allegations of "vanity project" and lack of public access
- Mahadevi elephant relocation
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Vantara () is an animal rescue, care, and rehabilitation initiative established by the Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries. It is located within a 3,500-acre green belt at Motikhavdi village in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India. The project was officially launched on 26February 2024 and was later inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 4March 2025.
As of 2025, the facility reportedly housed more than 150,000 animals across over 2,000 species. Vantara received the Prani Mitra award in the corporate category from the Animal Welfare Board of India for its contributions to animal welfare.
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