New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Vantara, a large-scale animal (wildlife) rescue centre led by Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, has won the Prani Mitra National Award from the Government of India.

"Anant Ambani's Vantara has been conferred with the prestigious 'Prani Mitra' National Award, India's highest honour in animal welfare, by the Government of India under the 'Corporate' category," Reliance Industries said in a statement.

The award specifically recognised the contributions of Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), an organization under Vantara that aims to rescue, treat, and provide lifelong care for elephants.

Vantara's state-of-the-art elephant care Centre is home to over 240 rescued elepha...