Animal imports to Vantara, a gigantic Indian sanctuary, remain under scrutiny despite the center's desire to enhance its image

During a meeting in Geneva, CITES members assessed India's compliance with wildlife trade regulations. A previous report criticized India for inadequate monitoring of imports, particularly concerning Vantara, an animal center linked to the wealthy Ambani family. The meeting aimed to determine if India had made sufficient progress to exit CITES oversight or if it needed to continue reporting. Vantara's acquisition activities remain a focal point despite not being directly implicated in the proceedings.