MUMBAI: A video featuring Reliance Industries executive director Anant Ambani discussing his personal involvement in cow care and large-scale cattle protection initiatives has gone viral on social media, drawing both praise and questions from viewers.
In the video, Anant says he is responsible for the care of around nine lakh cows, of which approximately seven lakh do not produce milk. The remaining cattle, he says, include animals that have been rescued.
He also speaks about deploying 100 ambulances across eight states to rescue animals allegedly being transported to slaughterhouses. The initiative aims to provide protection and care to vulnerable cattle, according to his account.
Highlights Vantara initiative
Anant also refers to Vantara, the animal rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre established in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The facility focuses on the care and rehabilitation of rescued wildlife and other animals.
He says his commitment to these efforts has been inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video also touches upon donations made by the Ambani family to temples and a reported donation of Rs 10 crore to a gaushala.
Mixed reactions on social media
The video has triggered varied reactions online. Several users have praised Anant’s reported commitment to cow protection, highlighting the importance of animal welfare and the preservation of Indian traditions.
Others have raised questions about the practical challenges of managing such a large-scale operation, including the resources required to maintain the animals and how funding and other resources are prioritised.
The discussion has brought renewed attention to the role of private initiatives in animal welfare and the challenges involved in sustaining large-scale cattle protection programmes.
The figures cited in the viral video have not been independently verified in this report.
