PM Modi Inaugurates Vantara, India's Largest Wildlife Rescue Centre, in Gujarat

The 3,000-acre facility houses over 1.5 lakh rescued animals from 2,000 species and features state-of-the-art veterinary care.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a massive animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, established by Anant Ambani.
The facility spans 3,000 acres and is home to over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals from more than 2,000 species, including Asiatic lions, snow leopards, and one-horned rhinoceroses.
Vantara features advanced veterinary infrastructure, including MRI, CT scans, ICUs, and specialized departments for wildlife anesthesia, cardiology, nephrology, and more.
During his visit, PM Modi interacted with various rehabilitated animals, including feeding lion cubs, playing with orangutans, and observing surgeries and medical care for injured wildlife.
The centre aligns with India's commitment to biodiversity conservation, aiming to set a global benchmark in wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable practices.