Wild animals across the world face serious threats due to habitat destruction and climate change. But now, a new initiative in India is giving them a second chance at life! Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Vantara, the world’s largest animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Spread over 3,500 acres, this facility provides a safe home to over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals.
During his visit, PM Modi interacted with several rescued animals. He was seen feeding Asiatic Lion cubs, a White Lion cub, a Clouded Leopard cub, and a Caracal cub. Interestingly, the White Lion cub was born in Vantara after its mother had been rescued! The Caracal, once common in India but now rare, is part of a special breeding program to bring back its population.
Vantara is not just a rescue center—it also houses an Advanced Multi-Specialty Wildlife Hospital with high-tech medical equipment, including MRI, CT scans, ICUs, and a Neonatal ICU. During his visit, PM Modi saw an Asiatic Lion undergoing an MRI scan and observed a Leopard receiving critical surgery after a roadside accident. There’s even a hydrotherapy pool to help elephants recover from joint problems!
Vantara is home to some of the rarest animals in the world! PM Modi had close encounters with:
He also fed a Giraffe and an orphaned One-Horned Rhino calf, whose mother had passed away at the facility.
One of Vantara’s biggest highlights is its elephant hospital, which is the largest in the world! Elephants here receive top-notch care, including jacuzzi therapy for relaxation and recovery. This hospital is part of the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust, which has been recognized with India’s Prani Mitra National Award for outstanding work in animal welfare.
Vantara isn’t just about saving individual animals—it’s about protecting entire species. The center runs the world’s largest cheetah conservation project and has planted over 25 million trees to restore natural habitats. It’s a step toward a greener and more wildlife-friendly future.
Before leaving, PM Modi released rescued parrots back into the wild, watching them soar into the sky. This symbolic act represents Vantara’s mission—to heal, rehabilitate, and restore the delicate balance of nature.
This world-class facility, developed by Reliance Industries and the Reliance Foundation, is set to become a global leader in wildlife rescue. PM Modi praised the project, calling it a “commendable effort” and a “vibrant example of our centuries-old ethos of protecting those we share our planet with.”
With its cutting-edge facilities, dedicated team of veterinarians, and large-scale conservation projects, Vantara is truly a sanctuary of hope for endangered animals.
Authored by, Amay Mathur | Senior Editor
Amay Mathur is a business news reporter at Chegg.com. He previously worked for PCMag, Business Insider, The Messenger, and ZDNET as a reporter and copyeditor. His areas of coverage encompass tech, business, strategy, finance, and even space. He is a Columbia University graduate.
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