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Vantara Launches Wildlife and Veterinary University in Jamnagar

The new institution aims to turn Vantara’s rescue work into formal training to build India’s capacity in conservation.

Overview

  • The launch, announced Friday at a foundation ceremony in Jamnagar, coincided with founder Anant Ambani’s 31st birthday.
  • The university plans undergraduate, postgraduate, fellowship and specialised programs spanning wildlife medicine, surgery, nutrition, behaviour, genetics, epidemiology, One Health, conservation policy and animal‑care environment design.
  • Students are expected to train on Vantara’s ongoing rescue and rehabilitation operations, with advanced clinics, laboratories, a residential campus and international partnerships supporting applied research.
  • Vantara introduced the Vantara University Founding Fellows and the Every Life Matters scholarships to support students, including those from socially and economically marginalised backgrounds.
  • Coverage places the project at the foundation stage with no start date or intake details announced.