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By Payal Banarjee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamnagar (Gujarat), Nov.26 :<\/strong> On Sunday, at the Twentieth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Standing Committee and an overwhelming majority of member nations delivered a decisive endorsement of India\u2019s position, confirming that there exists no evidence or grounds to pursue any measures against the country with respect to animal imports. This outcome serves as a powerful validation of Vantara\u2019s lawful, transparent, and science-driven model of wildlife care, reaffirming its compliance with global norms and its standing as one of the world\u2019s most ethically governed and professionally run centres of wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CITES Secretariat, a UN-linked body responsible for reviewing global wildlife compliance, undertook a two-day mission to Vantara in September 2025. Their visit involved a detailed inspection of Vantara\u2019s enclosures, veterinary systems, records, rescue operations, and welfare protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the report submitted to the Standing Committee on 30 September 2025, the Secretariat recognised Vantara as a world-class, welfare-driven institution with modern infrastructure, advanced veterinary care, and robust rescue and rehabilitation systems. It affirmed that Vantara\u2019s work is centred on animal welfare and conservation, and that the facility does not engage in any form of commercial animal trade. The report also recorded Vantara\u2019s openness, cooperation, and alignment with CITES processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Sunday\u2019s discussions at the Standing Committee, where an overwhelming majority of Parties supported India\u2019s position, the global community has effectively reaffirmed Vantara\u2019s integrity and purpose. This outcome restores balance, dispels misplaced narratives circulated in parts of the public and advocacy space, and places on record what the facts have always shown: that Vantara stands on the right side of conservation, compliance, and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This broad support from Parties is not only a strong endorsement of India\u2019s CITES implementation framework but also a recognition of Vantara\u2019s consistent adherence to those standards from day one. It is, in many ways, a resounding affirmation of Vantara\u2019s work, values, and contribution to global conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These international findings align seamlessly with the conclusions of the Special Investigation Team appointed by the Supreme Court of India to examine every allegation against Vantara across legal, financial, welfare, and CITES parameters. After extensive scrutiny, including document audits, consultations with national and international authorities, and on-site inspections of the Jamnagar facilities, the SIT determined that all complaints and media reports were \u201cunfounded, baseless, and devoid of any factual or legal foundation.\u201d The inquiry confirmed that all animals were legally acquired for non-commercial purposes with valid import permits, that no wildlife smuggling, money laundering, or financial irregularities had occurred, and that invoicing references constituted routine customs documentation for valuation purposes. It further observed that Vantara not only complies fully with Central Zoo Authority regulations but exceeds them, holds Global Humane Certified\u2122 status, and operates not as a private collection but as a genuine, internationally benchmarked rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across both international and national reviews, one conclusion is unequivocal: Vantara has operated lawfully, transparently, and with the highest scientific and ethical standards at every stage of its work. At a time when speculation can distort public perception, the record now stands clear. Vantara continues to demonstrate that world-class wildlife rescue and conservation, grounded in compliance, compassion, and scientific rigour, is not only possible but already being delivered at scale in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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