A recent viral video showing Anant Ambani compassionately rescuing hens during his padyatra in Gujarat has captured hearts across the nation. The heartfelt moment when Mr. Ambani intervened to save these birds serves as a powerful symbol of empathy and action. Now Mercy For Animals India is calling on Mr. Ambani to take the next step—championing the cause of the over 40 crore hens suffering silently in battery cages across India.
Nationwide Cruelty Crisis
In India’s egg industry, the overwhelming majority of hens are confined to battery cages—small wire enclosures so cramped that each hen has floor space less than the area of an A4 sheet of paper. Unable to spread their wings, nest, or even turn around comfortably, these highly intelligent and social animals are denied any opportunity to express their natural behaviours.
Battery cages cause severe physical and psychological suffering:
- Hens often develop painful foot and claw deformities from standing on wire floors.
- Constant rubbing against cage bars leads to feather loss and skin injuries.
- Stress from overcrowding can result in aggression, pecking, and even cannibalism.
- The monotony and confinement can lead to extreme distress and depression.
Despite increasing global awareness, this inhumane system continues to dominate the Indian poultry industry.
Call for Compassionate Leadership
Mercy For Animals India believes Mr. Ambani’s personal act of kindness shows a genuine commitment to animal welfare. Nikunj Sharma, CEO of Mercy For Animals India, said:
Mr. Ambani’s personal rescue reflects his commitment to animal welfare. We urge him to extend this compassion to the 40 crore hens languishing in battery cages across India, enduring relentless suffering. With his influence and vision, he can drive a nationwide shift towards cage-free farming and set a powerful example for the industry.
In a letter addressed to Mr. Ambani, Mercy For Animals India urges him to support cage-free egg production to promote better animal welfare and establish a gold standard for corporate responsibility in India.
Promise of a Humane Future
Countries and companies worldwide are phasing out battery cages in favor of cage-free systems that offer hens more space and better welfare.
Mr. Ambani’s support boosts this movement’s momentum—impacting countless lives and setting a compassionate course for India’s future.
Take Action Now: Support the movement to ban battery cages in India. Add your voice to the call for change.
Sign the petition and learn more at MercyForAnimals.in/BanBatteryCages