Mumbai: In a joint initiative for animal welfare and environmental conservation, members of the Jain community met Dr. Jitendra Shriram Gavankar, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Western Region, Mumbai. The meeting focused on the efforts of the Samast Mahajan organisation in promoting compassion towards animals and sustainable practices across Maharashtra.
During the discussion, Paresh Shah, trustee of Samast Mahajan, highlighted the importance of treating livestock with kindness and maintaining harmony between humans and animals.
As part of the initiative, a new livestock ambulance — ‘Karuna Rath’ — was launched to provide emergency medical assistance to injured and sick cattle in Mumbai. Dr. Gavankar officially flagged off the vehicle, marking a significant step toward improving animal welfare in the city.
