PM Modi Inaugurates Vantara, the World's Largest Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Located in Gujarat's Jamnagar, the 3,000-acre facility led by Anant Ambani houses over 1.5 lakh rescued animals and showcases India's commitment to biodiversity conservation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, established by Anant Ambani.
- The facility 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.
- PM Modi interacted closely with rehabilitated animals, including feeding lion cubs, playing with orangutans, and observing rare species like clouded leopards and caracals.
- Vantara features state-of-the-art veterinary facilities, including MRI, CT scans, ICUs, and specialized departments for wildlife medicine and surgery.
- The center emphasizes ecological sustainability and compassionate animal care, aligning with India's broader efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect wildlife.