
Founded in 2010, Reliance Foundation was set up to drive the various
philanthropic initiatives of RIL.
Throughout our journey, we have made a difference to the lives of
across India
From the remotest villages and towns to metropolitan cities, we have nurtured stories of hope, resilience, and transformation.
We are creating change in the areas of Rural Transformation, Health, Education, Sports for Development, Disaster Response, Arts, Culture & Heritage, and Urban Renewal.








Partnerships
Reliance Foundation has also established strategic partnerships with
organizations that have the technical expertise and experience to
undertake various programmes in the identified focus areas of operation.

Partnered with Indian Olympic Association for Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games to make India a global sporting powerhouse

Partnered with the Athletics Federation of India to support the holistic development of Indian athletes and grow India’s Olympic movement

Partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to empower one million women entrepreneurs across India to help them achieve an annual income of at least ₹1 lakh

Partnered with Vital Voices to launch the WomenLead India Fellowship to nurture women leaders in the social sector

Partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the WomenConnect Challenge India to bridge the gender divide in India
Arts, Culture & Heritage
We support and promote India's art, culture and heritage. We also help in the revival and upkeep of public spaces.

Urban Renewal
Urban renewal spans massive modernisation initiatives that enrich public spaces to improve the quality of life and infrastructure in cities.

Vantara
Vantara (Star of the Forest) is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, focusing on the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals, both in India and abroad.
Launched by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, Vantara is spread over 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat.
Vantara has converted a sprawling 3,000-acre space into a jungle-like environment that mimics the natural, enriching, lush and verdant habitat for the rescued species to thrive in.
The Vantara initiative aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.
The Vantara initiative has been conceptualised and birthed under the passionate leadership of Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation.
“Vantara is a combination of the age-old ethical value of compassion with the excellence of modern scientific and technological professionalism. I see Jeev Seva (animal care) as a seva towards the Almighty as well as humanity." - Anant Ambani

Animal conservation and care
Vantara is focused on creating best-in-class animal conservation and care practices, including state-of-the-art healthcare, hospitals, and research and academic centres. Within its programmes, Vantara also focuses on integrating advanced research and collaboration with reputed international universities and organisations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).
Vantara has a centre for elephants and facilities for several other large and small species including lions and tigers, crocodiles, leopards, etc.
Facilities
Over 2,000 animals across 43 species are under the care of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre
Elephant Centre
- A 25,000 sq. ft. elephant hospital
- Special kitchen of over 14,000 sq. ft.
Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre
- One lakh sq. ft. hospital and medical centre
- More than 2,100 staff
- Rescued ~200 leopards and 1,000+ crocodiles
