India, Oct. 7 -- Anant Ambani, executive director of Reliance Industries and founder of Vantara, has launched 'Champions of Care', a national initiative aimed at strengthening community animal welfare across India. The initiative was announced in Jamnagar on the occasion of World Animal Day.

The programme brings together more than 50 animal welfare organisations working with community dogs, cats and large animals, as well as organisations providing veterinary hospital, mobile rescue, veterinary and long-term care services.

According to Vantara, the initiative is expected to reach and support around 2 million animals every year through veterinary care, rescue, shelter, feeding and long-term care.

"Every day, there are countless people w...