Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, pledged full cooperation with a Supreme Court-appointed SIT probing allegations of irregularities in acquiring animals, particularly elephants. The apex court clarified that the inquiry does not imply wrongdoing or doubts about statutory authorities
While some critics have raised concerns about potential privatisation, both parties clarified that ownership and control remain public. The initiative aims to upskill zoo workers, improve animal welfare standards, and transform the zoo into a leading center for conservation and public engagement in India
Spread over 3000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, Vantara aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.
