Jaipur, March 14 -- Ranu was abandoned, blind, and helpless. Blackie was rescued from smugglers. Rani spent years performing in a circus, while Martin, left lame from an injury, was no longer wanted. Each of them found safety and dignity at the Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) in

Bassi, where, for the past 14 years, hundreds of camels have been treated and rehabilitated.

Established in 2011 by Help In Suffering (HIS) with support from the ELSU Foundation, the centre provides critical medical care for working camels-those used in transport, brick kilns, and tourism.

Located 30 km from Jaipur, it has become a sanctuary for camels suffering from injuries, malnutrition, and disease. With a full- time veterinary team, CRC treats 250-350 camels eve...