Vantara Jamnagar: Vantara Rescue Centre, based in Gujarat, is preparing to provide a new home to 20 elephants rescued from the timber industry in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh. These elephants include 10 males and 8 females. Vantara will provide an environment for these elephants that is similar to their natural habitat, where they will be free from chains and will not be forced to do any work.
This rescue operation was conducted with the approval of the High Power Committee constituted by the Tripura High Court and under the supervision of the Supreme Court of India. Moreover, the operation was successfully carried out with the consent of the animals’ current owners. Rescued elephants like Lakshmi, Maya and Ramu have many personal stories that explain their plight.
Laxmi: 10 year old, who is unable to bear weight on his hind legs due to severe wounds.
Maya: Age 2, rescued along with his mother Rongmoti, who is suffering from major wounds from long-term work chopping wood.
Ramu Had to suffer severe physical and psychological torture.
Rebuilding life in Vanatara
Vanatara aims to provide lifelong care and rehabilitation to these elephants. This center will not only take care of the elephants but will also provide new livelihood opportunities to their owners and their families. Mahouts will be trained in humane management methods of elephants, so that they can be properly taken care of in future.
Legal and administrative permissions
Vantara has obtained all the necessary documents under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. These include clearance certificate from Gujarat Forest Department and transport permit from Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department. The elephants will be transported in specially designed ambulances, which will ensure their safety and well-being.
Team of experts and care
A special team of more than 200 experts will be deployed to ensure the safe journey of the elephants. The team includes elephant veterinarians, paravets, senior caregivers and ambulance drivers, who will follow strict transportation guidelines and animal welfare standards.
Vanatara’s role and future
Dr. Sorang Tadap, veterinary officer of Itanagar Biological Park, has described Vantara’s initiative as an important benchmark for elephants. This center will not only provide advanced medical treatment and lifelong care to the elephants, but will also provide alternative livelihood to the local communities.
The aim is to give a new life to elephants
Let us tell you that Vantara Project has been started in Jamnagar Refinery Complex of Reliance. Vantara Rescue Center aims to give a new life to elephants rescued from exploitative industries. This initiative not only promotes animal welfare but also brings new opportunities for local communities. In Vantara, elephants will get back their lost respect and dignity, so that they can live a free and healthy life.
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