The Maharashtra government is exploring whether a rescue centre similar to Gujarat’s Vantara can be set up with the help of industrialists. Responding to concerns over rising tiger attacks in Vidarbha, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said his department is working on solutions. Congress leaders Vijay Wadettiwar, Nana Patole, and other MLAs raised the issue in the state Assembly, citing the loss of lives. “Tiger attacks are increasing and must be addressed urgently,” Patole stressed. 

Naik stated that they are awaiting the Centre’s approval for industrialists to establish rescue centres like Vantara in Maharashtra. “This will help rehabilitate animals rescued by the forest department,” he added. He also revealed that he has written to Anant Ambani regarding the initiative. Vantara, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is a state-of-the-art animal rescue and rehabilitation centre developed by Anant Ambani.