Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Image: narendramodi.in
During the visit, PM Modi spent time with several rescued animals, including Asiatic Lions, Clouded Leopards, and caracals. Image: narendramodi.in
The centre is spread over 3,000 acres of land and is located at the Reliance Jamnagar refinery complex. Image: narendramodi.in
African lion Krishna high-fives PM Modi. Image: narendramodi.in
Coco, the chimpanzee receiving treatment at the wildlife hospital. The centre provides rehabilitation and medical care to animals rescued from abuse and exploitation. Image: narendramodi.in
A Lemur sits on the arm of Prime Minister Modi. The centre is home to over 2,000 animals across 43 species. Image: narendramodi.in
Modi interacts with people involved in the conservation efforts—a team of over 2,100 staff who look after these animals at the centre. Image: narendramodi.in
PM Modi feeds Asiatic Lion cubs at the conservation centre. Image: narendramodi.in
Modi walking along and feeding Gauri, a Greater one-horned rhino. Image: narendramodi.in
The PM feeding an Alpaca at the centre. Vantara also works towards empowering local communities by providing them with sustainable livelihoods and training in humane animal care practices. Image: narendramodi.in
The Prime Minister observes a crocodile. Image: narendramodi.in
The flamingos in this image were rescued from starvation and now flourish in safe waters at the rescue centre. Image: narendramodi.in
PM feeding lemurs. During his visit, he also checked the wildlife hospital at the centre. Image: narendramodi.in
Taking to his social media account, PM Modi commended Anant Ambani and his team for “this very compassionate effort.” Image: narendramodi.in
Published at : 04 Mar 2025 04:05 PM (IST)
