What Is Vantara University? India’s First Global Wildlife Institution Explained

Vantara has announced the launch of Vantara University in the Jamnagar, Gujarat. It will be founded under the vision of Anant Ambani and the institution is set to become the world’s first integrated global university which dedicated to the wildlife and veterinary sciences. It will be designed as a modern-day Gurukul and it aims to position India as the global leader in conservation, animal welfare and veterinary education.

World’s First Integrated Wildlife & Veterinary Sciences University

Vantara University standout as the unique academic initiative which is combining multiple disciplines under one ecosystem isfocused on wildlife and conservation.

The university aims to,

• Train the future professionals in wildlife medicine and conservation
• Also to integrate the scientific research with real-world field experience
• And to promote ethical and compassionate animal care

Vision of Vantara University

The vision of Vantara University draws inspiration from the legacy of Nalanda University which is symbolize the holistic and inclusive learning.

Anant Ambani stated that the institution is built on the philosophy of,

• Compassion towards the all living beings
• Integration of the traditional knowledge with modern science
• And the global exchange of ideas

Academic Structure and Courses Offered

Vantara University will offer the wide range of programmes,

Academic Levels

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Fellowships
• Specialised training programmes

Key Disciplines

• Wildlife medicine and surgery
• Veterinary sciences
• Animal nutrition and behaviour
• Genetics and epidemiology
• Conservation policy

Scholarships and Fellowships for Inclusive Education

To promote accessibility of the institute benefits the university has announced,

• Vantara University Founding Fellows Programme
• ‘Every Life Matters’ Scholarships

These initiatives aim to support the students from economically weaker backgrounds and also the aspiring conservationists and researchers.

About Vantara

Vantara is already recognized as the leading centre for the,

• Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
• An advanced veterinary care
• The Conservation breeding and species recovery

Its work for the treatment and recovery of injured animals along with long-term conservation planning and rewilding and ecosystem restoration.