The Vantara initiative, the first of its kind in India, has been conceptualised and birthed under
the leadership of Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of RIL and Reliance
Foundation
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, said the Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, a project close to his heart, is one of the most advanced facilities in the world for rescue and welfare of animals.
The state-of-the-art medical centre is spread over 1.5 lakh sq ft and fit with robotic endoscopic machines and a facility to undertake robotic surgery for animals in distress, Anant Ambani said in an interview with Network18.
“I personally have not seen such a well-equipped ICU, and I have visited more than 30-40 facilities myself across the world and took inspiration from every one of them,” he said.
The facility also houses a huge elephant rescue facility, where more than 200 elephants have been rescued from all over India. The facility has more than 300 to 400 professionals caring for elephants that need healthcare support, Anant Ambani added.
“What you have seen is 8-10% of my vision. My vision is that in Jamnagar, we would like to be the world’s most advanced wildlife institute, and we would also like to conserve and breed critically endangered species and release them back into their habitat,” he added.
The facilities are spread over 2,500 acres in Jamnagar, where Reliance’s refinery and housing complexes are based, and houses more than 50-60 endangered species of rescued animals. The need to build such a facility arose to keep the animals close to their natural habitats.
Anant Ambani also noted his father’s deep passion for wildlife, recalling how Mukesh Ambani’s enthusiasm for jungle safaris during their youth inspired him to pursue projects like this.
Anant Ambani emphasised the backing of his siblings Akash and Isha for the ambitious project to care for distressed animals.
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