Last Updated: February 26, 2024, 16:21 IST
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and his fiance Radhika Merchant throughout their ‘Roka’ ceremony on the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara. (PTI)
Vantara, launched on Monday, is an umbrella initiative to focus on rescue, remedy, care and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation founder and chairperson Nita Ambani, revealed that his quickly-to-be spouse Radhika Merchant is now a fantastic assist in his enterprise to avoid wasting wild animals however that was not at all times the case.
Talking about his wedding ceremony later this 12 months, Anant mentioned: “I’m going to have one more person [in my venture]. Radhika is also extremely passionate about this. I think both of us, combined with my parents’ blessings and my siblings Akash and Isha’s blessings, [will be able to take this forward]. I think what you’ve seen now is only 8- 10 per cent of my vision.”
Asked how he managed to take out time from his packed schedule for animal conservation, Anant mentioned: “So, I have a philosophy. This is my passion project. So I give about one hour a day or one-and-a-half hours a day to Vantara where we do animal rescue. The rest of the time I’m devoted to my father and I give about 14 hours a day.”
Vantara, launched on Monday, is an umbrella initiative to focus on rescue, remedy, care and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals. Housed throughout the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, Vantara goals to be one of many main contributors to conservation efforts globally. By working with main specialists in animal care and welfare, Vantara has transformed a sprawling house right into a jungle-like atmosphere that mimics the pure, enriching, lush and verdant habitat for the rescued species to thrive in.
The Vantara initiative, the primary-of-its-form in India, has been conceptualised and birthed underneath the passionate management of Anant Ambani. Anant can also be spearheading Reliance’s formidable renewable power enterprise in Jamnagar, and, in that capability, is accountable for main Reliance’s journey to develop into a Net Carbon Zero firm by 2035.
On a lighter word, Anant mentioned Radhika would earlier complain about his frequent visits to Jamnagar however is now extra than him in caring for the animals.
“For me, Jamnagar is my home. So I try to base myself over here on weekends and whenever I get a holiday. So Radhika would complain a lot [earlier]. But she loves it now… Now she wants to come to take care of the animals more than me. So Radhika is a great support,” he mentioned.
Anant and Radhika are gearing up for a mega celebration in Jamnagar from March 1-3 the place their households can be joined by VVIPs from internationally for the couple’s pre-wedding ceremony festivities.
All three nights of celebrations can be themed. Day 1 is named An Evening in Everland, with the gown code listed as “elegant cocktail”.
Day 2 will host A Walk on the Wildside with “jungle fever” the instructed gown code. It is about to be held open air within the Ambanis’ animal rescue centre in Jamnagar, and friends are suggested to put on snug sneakers and clothes for this occasion.
Invitees will then swap their safari-themed outfits for extra elegant ones for Mela Rouge. The gown code for that is “dazzling desi romance”, suggesting glamorous conventional South Asian attires for all.
The last day can even comprise two occasions. The first one, Tusker Trails, suggests “casual chic” dressing, as friends are anticipated to additional discover the inexperienced atmosphere of Jamnagar. The last get together, Hashtakshar, requires a sublime night with heritage Indianwear.
