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On March 4, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated animal rescue centre, Vantara in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. The conversation and rehabilitation efforts are being overlooked by Reliance Industries and the Reliance Foundation. The inauguration was attended by the Ambani family including Chairman Mukesh Ambani with his wife, Nita Ambani. Anant Ambani with his wife, Radhika Merchant were also present during the visit of the premises. PM Modi visited the MRI, CT Scan and ICU facilities as well. Glimpses of heart-warming interactions between the PM and Vantara’s rescued animals were shared.
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A cinematic emotion was captured between PM Modi and an African Lion at Vantara. A protected species, the rescue facility replicates their natural habitat and provides them protection from poachers. (Image: PTI)
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PM Modi fed cubs in an indoor facility. These include an Asiatic Lion Cub, White Lion Cub and a rare and endangered Clouded Leopard cub. He showed his deep love for animals with his enthusiasm towards them. (Image: PTI)
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Doctors and caregivers were eager to interact with the PM. They shared their efforts that went into managing Vantara. PM Modi was glad to set rescued birds free as well. (Image: PTI)
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Showing his zeal for wildlife, he came face to face with a lemur and lovingly played with it. These rescued animals are closed monitored and cared for as per their natural habitat. (Image: PTI)
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Sharing an adorable moment with orangutans and chimpanzees, the animals lovingly hugged the PM playing with him with joy. (Image: PTI)
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Sitting face to face with a Golden Tiger and four Snow Tigers, PM Modi was told that they were rescued from a circus where they were forced to perform tricks. (Image: PTI)
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PM Modi also visited the MRI room at the hospital. He witnessed a Leopard undergoing a life-saving surgery, who was hit by a car on the highway, in the Operation Theatre. (Image: PTI)
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On his page, the PM also shared his experience of meeting an elephant who was a victim of an acid attack. These hydrotherapy pools serve as a recovery support for these elephants with arthritis and aiding foot recovery. (Image: PTI)
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PM Modi also saw a Hippopotamus under water, a crocodile and took a walk with a rhino calf. The one-horned rhino calf was orphaned as her mother passed at the facility. (Image: PTI)
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PM Modi extended his wishes for World Wildlife Day sending a message to reiterate the commitment to “protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet.”
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