Anant Ambani Receives Global Humanitarian Award for Wildlife Conservation; ‘Vantara’ Gains International Recognition

• Anant Ambani becomes the youngest and first Asian recipient of this prestigious American award
• Organizers state: Vantara has set a new global benchmark in animal welfare
• “Our mission is to ensure dignity and safety for every living being,” says Anant Ambani

New Delhi: Anant Ambani has been honored with the Global Humanitarian Award at an international ceremony held in the United States for his outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation and animal welfare. The award recognizes his leadership in Vantara, an initiative dedicated to the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care of distressed animals. With this accolade, Anant Ambani has become the youngest and the first Asian to receive this distinction. Previously, the award has been presented to global figures including U.S. Presidents John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, as well as renowned Hollywood personalities and world leaders.

The recognition once again brings global attention to the impactful work of Vantara, one of the world’s most unique and large-scale wildlife conservation projects. Vantara focuses on giving a new life to injured, ill, and endangered animals while working to revive threatened species and reintroduce them into safe and natural environments.

Accepting the award, Anant Ambani said, “This honor inspires me to continue on the path of Sarvabhoot Hita—the well-being of all living beings. Animals teach us balance, empathy, and sensitivity. Through Vantara, our mission is to provide every creature with dignity, care, and a better life. Conservation is not a responsibility for the future—it is an urgent duty of today.”

The award organizers, Global Human Society, praised both Anant Ambani and Vantara, stating that the initiative is not just a rescue center but a unique model integrating rescue, medical care, and long-term conservation. They emphasized that Vantara demonstrates how large-scale animal welfare can be effectively accomplished and has now emerged as a global example for the world to follow.

The international event witnessed the participation of prominent global wildlife conservation experts, including Dr. Jon Paul Rodríguez, Matthew James, William Street, Thomas Schmid, Dr. Michael Adkesson, and Kathleen Dudinsky. From India, Dr. Neelam Khaire, Dr. V.B. Prakash, and Dr. K.K. Sharma were also present.