Vantara Prani Mitra Award: Recently, the Government of India honored the Vantara Project with the prestigious Prani Mitra National Award. This award recognizes organizations that have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare and conservation. Vantara received the award in the corporate category, highlighting its dedicated and large-scale efforts in animal care.
What is Vantara?
Vantara (meaning ‘Star of the Forest’) is a unique initiative started by Anant Ambani under the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The project is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of elephants and other wildlife rescued from abuse and neglect.
A World-Class Center Spread Across 998 Acres
Vantara is not just India’s, but the world’s largest animal rescue and rehabilitation center. It includes:
- Care for over 240 rescued elephants
- A state-of-the-art Elephant Hospital
- A specialized ambulance fleet for animals
- A chain-free, stress-free, natural environment for animals to recover and thrive
Why Vantara Won the Vantara Prani Mitra Award
- Rescued hundreds of animals from circuses, logging industries, and street abuse
- Provided medical treatment, emotional healing, and safe shelter
- Created a model for ethical, large-scale wildlife rehabilitation
The project goes beyond rescue; it offers animals a life that’s close to their natural habitat and freedom.
About the Award Ceremony
The award was presented at a special event held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, by officials from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. It recognized Vantara’s ongoing commitment to compassionate animal care.
Also read: Vantara: The World’s Largest Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
Conclusion
Vantara’s recognition with the Prani Mitra Award is not just an honor but a symbol of change in India’s approach to animal rights and wildlife protection. It serves as an inspiration for future initiatives aiming to ensure coexistence between humans and animals in harmony.
