After Year at Vantara, Madhuri Returns Home to Kolhapur
The organisation said veterinarians will examine the 36-year-old elephant every two weeks and keep supporting her care after the court-approved return.
- On Friday, Vantara announced it will comply with a High-Powered Committee order allowing the 36-year-old elephant Madhuri to return to Kolhapur. The committee issued the decision on September 9, 2026, after inspecting the Nandani facility where she will reside.
- Madhuri arrived at the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar on July 30, 2025, following High-Powered Committee directions. The transfer was upheld by the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court to address health concerns.
- Veterinarians will visit Madhuri every two weeks for medical examinations as Vantara continues providing support. The High-Powered Committee order mandates round-the-clock care and prohibits using the elephant in processions or for any other purpose.
- The organization prepared the Nandani enclosure with necessary medical infrastructure, though town-planning constraints limited further development. Vantara stated it remains available to assist with future upgrades if directed by the High-Powered Committee.
- "This is about continuity of care and safeguarding her welfare, wherever she is housed," Vantara stated. The organization emphasized that its commitment to the elephant's health does not depend on her current location.
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Vantara to comply with order permitting Madhuri's return to Kolhapur
Vantara, a Reliance-backed animal rescue centre, has announced its compliance with a High-Powered Committee order for elephant Madhuri's return to Kolhapur. Despite her chronic health conditions requiring ongoing veterinary care, Vantara will continue to monitor her health and assist with necessary arrangements, ensuring her welfare remains a priority under strict conditions set by the HPC.
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