Reliance Foundation

Founded in 2010, Reliance Foundation was set up to drive the various
philanthropic initiatives of RIL.

Throughout our journey, we have made a difference to the lives of

~76million people
across India

From the remotest villages and towns to metropolitan cities, we have nurtured stories of hope, resilience, and transformation.

We are creating change in the areas of Rural Transformation, Health, Education, Sports for Development, Disaster Response, Arts, Culture & Heritage, and Urban Renewal.

Partnerships

Reliance Foundation has also established strategic partnerships with
organizations that have the technical expertise and experience to
undertake various programmes in the identified focus areas of operation.

Partnered with Indian Olympic Association for Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games to make India a global sporting powerhouse

Partnered with the Athletics Federation of India to support the holistic development of Indian athletes and grow India’s Olympic movement

Partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to empower one million women entrepreneurs across India to help them achieve an annual income of at least ₹1 lakh

Partnered with Vital Voices to launch the WomenLead India Fellowship to nurture women leaders in the social sector

Partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the WomenConnect Challenge India to bridge the gender divide in India

Rural Transformation

Our Rural Transformation initiatives address critical development indicators such as rural livelihoods, water, food and nutrition,
women’s empowerment, and access to knowledge resources. Our initiatives have so far reached 20.27+ million people.

~28.5 million

Enhanced water harvesting
capacity for FY2023-24
(in cubic metres)

39,000+

Hectares farmland brought under
improved farming practices
(FY2023-24)

55,500+

Villages empowered

Health

We are committed to enhancing India’s healthcare ecosystem through community health initiatives and health outreach to
vulnerable communities. We also strive to make primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services accessible to all. During
the COVID-19 pandemic, Reliance launched a multi-pronged response by leveraging infrastructure and resources.

Our “Health for All” initiatives include:

9.29 million+

People impacted  

through health initiatives

21,200+

Corneal transplants supported under  

Drishti since 2004

Education

We aim to provide opportunities for the young to develop themselves into future citizens who contribute to society.

23,000+

Young individuals across India positively
impacted by Reliance scholarships

48%

Reliance Foundation Scholars
are girls

2,000+

Institutions represented

Sports

Reliance Foundation’s Sports for Development programme focuses on strengthening the sports ecosystem in India, beginning at the grassroots. This initiative aims to promote holistic development and support the well-being of various stakeholders within Indian sports. Our initiatives offer a platform for budding athletes across India to develop their talent and prowess in various sporting segments.

22.9+million

Children and youth positively impacted in India over the last 10 years

Women Empowerment

Across our core areas, we strive to support women across India to achieve their potential and gain agency over decisions that affect their lives.
We do this through interventions including leadership capacity building, digital literacy, employment and skills development, improving women’s health, and enhancing women’s opportunities in education, sports and arts.

860,000+

Women
empowered

  

592 million+

Women
reached by Her Circle
since 2021

500,000+

Women impacted
through digital inclusion projects since 2020

>50%

Women part of
RF’s Olympics Scholarship
Programme in 2023

Disaster Response

We provide a quick response to mitigate the effects of natural disasters. This includes early warnings, mobilisation and distribution of relief
materials, and supporting local governments to help communities affected by disasters, including post-disaster relief.

20.18+ million

People supported

Arts, Culture & Heritage

We support and promote India's art, culture and heritage. We also help in the revival and upkeep of public spaces.

Urban Renewal

Urban renewal spans massive modernisation initiatives that enrich public spaces to improve the quality of life and infrastructure in cities.

Vantara

Vantara (Star of the Forest) is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, focusing on the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals, both in India and abroad.

Launched by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, Vantara is spread over 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat.

Vantara has converted a sprawling 3,000-acre space into a jungle-like environment that mimics the natural, enriching, lush and verdant habitat for the rescued species to thrive in.

The Vantara initiative aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.

The Vantara initiative has been conceptualised and birthed under the passionate leadership of Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation.

“Vantara is a combination of the age-old ethical value of compassion with the excellence of modern scientific and technological professionalism. I see Jeev Seva (animal care) as a seva towards the Almighty as well as humanity." - Anant Ambani

Animal conservation and care

Vantara is focused on creating best-in-class animal conservation and care practices, including state-of-the-art healthcare, hospitals, and research and academic centres. Within its programmes, Vantara also focuses on integrating advanced research and collaboration with reputed international universities and organisations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).

Vantara has a centre for elephants and facilities for several other large and small species including lions and tigers, crocodiles, leopards, etc.

Facilities

Over 2,000 animals across 43 species are under the care of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Elephant Centre

  • A 25,000 sq. ft. elephant hospital
  • Special kitchen of over 14,000 sq. ft.

Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

  • One lakh sq. ft. hospital and medical centre
  • More than 2,100 staff
  • Rescued ~200 leopards and 1,000+ crocodiles
To learn more visit: www.reliancefoundation.org
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