KISS students form 'Vantara logo' to celebrate Anant Ambani's birthday
Mumbai, April 10
The students of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Foundation on Friday formed a human display inspired by the 'VANTARA' logo to express gratitude to Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani on his birthday, as he announced scholarships, learning opportunities, and job offers for students.
He announced a series of major initiatives for KISS students on the occasion of his birthday, including jobs in the Reliance group.
The announcements support scholarships for KISS students for the current academic year, and an opportunity for toppers from KG to PG levels to visit Vantara, a massive wildlife centre in Gujarat set up by Shri Ambani, allowing them to gain valuable learning experiences. Significantly, 30 KISS graduates will be offered jobs every year across various companies of the Reliance Group, opening sustainable career pathways for tribal youth.
Meanwhile, celebrations have begun across the country to mark Anant Ambani's 31st birthday, with a wave of festive spirit visible among the people. Well-wishers and members of various communities have come together to commemorate the occasion through charitable initiatives, social gatherings, and more.
A special event was organised at Jaipur's Hathi Gaon (Elephant Village) to celebrate Anant Ambani's birthday.
The celebration featured a colourful setup with pink and white balloons, a red carpet, and a long table laid with fruits, including bananas, watermelons, and papayas, which elephants enjoyed.
Anant Ambani, earlier this month, announced Rs 18 crore in contributions towards temple infrastructure and animal welfare in Kerala, including Rs 6 crore in donations to the Rajrajeshwaram and Guruvayur temples and a Rs 12 crore commitment to restore the historic East Gopuram at Rajrajeshwaram, alongside new initiatives for the care of temple elephants.
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have led the early line of wishes for Anant Ambani.
Taking to their respective social media handles, SRK and Salman shared birthday posts for Anant Ambani and sent much warmth and greetings.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the philanthropy is commendable, I hope the focus remains on sustainable impact. 30 jobs a year is a start, but with the scale of Reliance, one wonders if more could be done for tribal communities across the country. The intent is good, but the scale needs to match the need.
The human logo formation by the students is a beautiful symbol of gratitude. It's not just about money; it's about recognizing their effort and creating a personal connection. The visit to Vantara will be an incredible learning experience for those kids! 🐘
Interesting to see the blend of corporate social responsibility, temple donations, and animal welfare. The celebration at the elephant village looks delightful! It's a unique and holistic approach to marking a birthday.
Job guarantees for graduates are a huge deal. For tribal youth, a secure career path with a group like Reliance can transform entire families. This is more impactful than one-time donations. Hope other corporates take note and create similar pipelines.
The article shows a nice balance - helping people through education/jobs and also caring for animals and heritage (temple restoration). It feels like a modern, multifaceted version of "daan" or charity. Happy birthday to him!
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