The Reliance Foundation’s Vantara project, an umbrella initiative to focus on the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injured, abused, and threatened animals, already boasts several success stories. Spanning 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, the initiative marks the first-of-its-kind effort in India.
Within the premises, a rescue and rehabilitation centre spanning more than 650 acres has been established. In recent years, the programme has successfully rescued over 200 elephants and thousands of other animals, reptiles, and birds from unsafe situations. It has undertaken initiatives in key species including rhino, leopard, and crocodile rehabilitation.
Dyna was rescued from a life of distress, where she had developed a strange habit of scratching and licking herself incessantly. Her rescuers noticed her condition immediately and brought her to the Vantara facilities for help.
At the centre, Dyna was examined by a team of experts who discovered that she was suffering from allergic ulcerative dermatitis, caused by tiny creatures called house dust mites. These microscopic pests had been tormenting Dyna, making her life miserable and her skin inflamed.
The veterinarians at Vantara immediately started Dyna on a specialised treatment plan. She was given immunosuppressive therapy to help her body fight the allergy, and her diet was carefully tailored to boost her immune system. Additionally, her living conditions were optimised, with special air-filtered housing to minimise exposure to allergens.
Day by day, Dyna’s condition improved. Her wounds began to heal, and the incessant scratching and licking stopped. Soon, Dyna was free from the grip of allergy and could live her life in peace and harmony at Vantara. Now, Dyna spends her days exploring her spacious enclosure, basking in the sun, and enjoying the care and attention of her dedicated keepers. She is a true testament to the power of compassion and veterinary care, showing that even the most distressed creatures can find comfort and healing with the right care. Dyna has made a full recovery at Vantara.
The Vantara programme has worked with international organisations such as the Venezuelan National Foundation of Zoos and associated with reputable organisations worldwide such as the Smithsonian and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
In India, it collaborates with the National Zoological Park, Assam State Zoo, Nagaland Zoological Park, Sardar Patel Zoological Park, etc.
The Vantara initiative has been conceptualised and birthed under the passionate leadership of Anant Ambani, director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation.
Anant is getting ready for pre-wedding festivities with his fiancee Radhika Merchant from March 1 to March 3 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, where the biggest names from the worlds of business, entertainment, and sports are among the invitees.
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