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
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.
- Bharat-India Jodo (BIJ) aims to bridge the social, developmental, and economic gap between rural and urban India.
- Empowering farmers: We support market linkages for farmers through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
- Reliance Nutrition Gardens (RNG): These small patches of land are cultivated to grow fruits and vegetables in a house or community setup like an Anganwadi. This helps households and communities get nutritious food at a low cost.
- Empowering women: We work with Self Help Groups (SHGs) to help build the leadership and entrepreneurial skills of women and give them increased access to economic opportunities.
~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:
ASMAN – Project Alliance for Saving Mothers and Newborns: First-of-a-kind project in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD India, Tata Trusts, and USAID
Health Outreach Programme: Providing medical care through Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), Static Medical Units (SMUs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and health camps
Access to comprehensive healthcare services through Motikhavdi Medical Centre in Jamnagar and Community Care Centre & Reliance AIDS Care Hospital in Gujarat
Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre is a 345-bed quartenary care hospital in Mumbai. Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Lodhivali is an 82-bed, state-of-the-art hospital that caters to an industrial and rural population in Raigad, Maharashtra.
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.
- Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (NMAJS) and NMAJS Early Years Campus: Setting new standards in teaching and learning
- NMAJS features a state-of-the-art campus, flexible learning spaces, and provisions for collaborative work and personalised instruction
- Education and Sports for All: Providing access to quality education and sports for development in India
- Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in India: Aiming to build evidence-based innovative models to improve early childhood development outcomes
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS): A K-12 co-educational International Day School in Mumbai that offers world-class educational opportunities
- Reliance Foundation Teacher Awards: Recognising and celebrating India’s teachers and motivating them to strive for excellence
- Reliance Foundation Scholarships: Reliance has been awarding scholarships to meritorious students for over 25 years, significantly impacting over 23,000 young individuals across India.
- 48% Reliance Foundation Scholars are girls.
- Jio Institute: A multi-disciplinary higher education institute dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.
- Offers three postgraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Digital Media & Marketing Communications and Sports Management.
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.
Sports initiatives include:
- Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS)
- Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC)
- Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA
- Reliance Foundation Olympics Initiatives
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.
- Partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: We aim to empower one million women entrepreneurs across India to achieve an annual income of at least Rs 1 lakh, by strengthening production across sectors, value addition and marketing, and creating an enabling work environment.
- WomenLead India Fellowship: Together with Vital Voices, we are empowering women leaders in the social sector by investing in changemakers taking on the world's greatest challenges.
- Empowering women in rural communities: We enable women-inclusive development planning and decision-making; strengthen entrepreneurial and livelihood capabilities for women; and enhance access to basic entitlements for social security.
- WomenConnect Challenge India: Working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), we aim to bridge the gender digital divide in India by facilitating women’s access to and use of digital technology to drive positive health, education and livelihood outcomes for themselves and their families.
- Her Circle – A digital platform for women: Launched by RF Founder-Chairperson Nita M Ambani, Her Circle caters to the rapidly rising aspirations, ambitions, dreams and competencies of women from all social backgrounds.
- Project ASMAN: Since inception, 750,000+ mothers and new-borns were reached.
- Public Health Outreach programmes: Women and adolescent girls are screened for anaemia across various rural locations.
- Reliance Nutrition Gardens (RNGs): We help women in rural communities achieve nutritional security by working with them to set up RNGs on unused lands and waste lands.These RNGs have helped in reducing anaemia among rural women.
- Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship (DAS): Established in 1996, this programme provides financial support to meritorious students to complete their higher education. Of the 12,776 students who have received the scholarship, approximately 50% are girls.
- Education and Sports for All: We work closely with NGOs working to enhance education and/or sports for girls. We also support girls in communities around Reliance’s business locations to help them realise their potential.
Numerous initiatives under Reliance Foundation’s Sports for Development programme are designed to encourage women and girls in sports.
These include Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS), Reliance Foundation Olympics Initiative—under which Lovlina Borgohain, Jyothi Yarraji, Manika Batra, and Tilottama Sen secured places at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Partnership with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and the RF Junior NBA Programme.
In 2023, Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) Day, observed every April to motivate children to participate in sports, was dedicated specifically to women and girls, aiming to encourage girls to participate in sports.
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.
- Responded to 7 disasters across 13 states
- 91,000+ individuals received short/mid-term humanitarian support
- 94,000+ saplings planted in eight states to promote nature-based solutions
*Numbers as of FY2023-24
- ~5,500 livestock treated and saved from flood related morbidities and mortality
- 1,800+ volunteers supported the Disaster Management programme
- 1.7+ million vulnerable individuals reached through early warning advisories
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 3,500 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat.
It is a sprawling 3,500-acre meticulously curated forest that mimics the natural, enriching, lush and verdant haven for the rescued species to thrive in. The initiative aims to be one of the leading contributors to global wildlife conservation and biodiversity efforts.
The Vantara initiative was 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 dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of wildlife while actively contributing to global conservation. It provides a safe and natural environment where rescued and endangered animals can heal and thrive, ensuring welfare-focused and science-driven care.
The initiative offers world-class veterinary services through multi-specialty wildlife hospitals and expert caregivers, providing specialised treatment, nutrition, and rehabilitation for native wildlife capable of returning to their natural habitats. From elephants to big cats and reptiles, every rescued animal receives individualised attention in a secure and nurturing environment.
Vantara also leads conservation efforts through scientific breeding programs, habitat restoration, and collaborations with global organisations. By protecting endangered species and restoring ecosystems, it plays a crucial role in securing wildlife for future generations.
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Spanning 3,500+ acres, Vantara is one of the world's largest safe havens for rescued wild animals. Over 1 million animals have received rescue, treatment, and long-term care.
- Home to 150,000+ wild animals from 2,000+ species, Vantara offers an enriched environment designed to replicate their natural habitat, ensuring their well-being.
- Houses the world’s largest elephant hospital, along with a multi-specialty wildlife hospital, 21 dedicated wildlife hospitals, 17 satellite clinics, an advanced laboratory, a Central Sterilisation Centre, an Animal Nutrition Centre, a Central Pharmacy, and an Enrichment Factory.
- Initiated Conservation Breeding Programs focused on the long-term survival of 42 endangered or extinct-in-the-wild species, using scientific and sustainable conservation methods to protect and restore biodiversity.
To learn more about Vantara visit: www.vantara.in/en
