Jamnagar: The connection between Ambani and Jamnagar is well-known. Mukesh Ambani’s company Reliance Industries has a significant presence in Jamnagar where it operates one of the worlds largest refineries. Reliances Jamnagar refinery which happens to be the conglomerates first turned 25 years old in December. After Isha Ambani Akash Ambani Mukesh Ambani announces big plans for Jamnagar says the city will be... Twenty-five years ago on December 28 1999 Reliance launched its first refinery at Jamnagar. Jamnagar has become the worlds refining hub—an engineering marvel that is Indias pride. Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani Mukesh Ambani unveils major plans for Jamnagar outlining the citys future as a key hub for growth and innovation. Mukesh Ambani Chairman and Managing Director Reliance Industries Limited addressing employees in Jamnagar on the occasion of celebrating 25 years of its flagship Jamnagar refinery said that the Gujarat city sets a platform for growth for the next many decades for all of Reliance family and their children. While speaking to the employees Mukesh Ambani said Jamnagar is not only the best oil refinery in the world it has the biggest gigafactory in the world the biggest solar energy and fourth is the worlds artificial intelligence infrastructure. Besides the digital factory will also be in Jamnagar It sets a platform which will be a platform for growth for the next many decades for all of you for your children Mukesh Ambani added. Mukesh Ambani also highlighted that Jamnagar is a hub for nature conservation through Reliance Foundations Vantara initiative. Launched in February 2024 the Vantara program focuses on rescuing treating caring for and rehabilitating injured abused and endangered animals both in India and abroad. Spread across 3000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliances Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat Vantara is set to become a major contributor to global conservation efforts. Nita Ambani founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation spoke with great emotion about the profound bond the Ambani family has with Jamnagar calling it the soul of Reliance. She was speaking at an event marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic Jamnagar Refinery. Jamnagar is not just a place. It is the soul of Reliance. It holds a very deep and dear place in our hearts Nita Ambani said. Reflecting on the deep personal and familial ties to Jamnagar Nita discussed the citys pivotal role in shaping Reliances journey. She emphasized its connection to Kokilaben Ambani Dhirubhai Ambani Mukesh Ambani and the younger members of the family. She said For Kokila Mummy it is her Janmabhoomi--the land of her birth representing her roots and values. She is here with us today and all this has been possible only because of her blessings. Thank you Mummy for everything you do for us. Talking about Dhirubhai Ambani the visionary founder of Reliance she called Jamnagar his Karmabhoomi symbolizing his vision dreams and dedication. Yesterday was Papas 92nd birthday. I am sure he is showering his blessings on all of us here in Jamnagar she added. She also expressed her gratitude for Mukesh Ambanis role in fulfilling Dhirubhais vision of constructing the world’s largest grassroots refinery in Jamnagar calling it his Shraddha Bhoomi—the land of devotion and respect. Finally Nita Ambani spoke about the younger generation’s connection to Jamnagar especially Anant Ambani describing it as his Sewa Bhoomi—the land of service and compassion representing his dedication to contributing to society. According to the news agency ANI report Akash Ambani Director Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday committed to develop AI infrastructure in Jamnagar a city considered a Jewel of Reliance family - in true spirit of Jamnagar in a short span of 24 months. Shri Mukesh D Ambani Chairman and Managing Director Reliance Industries Limited addressing employees in Jamnagar on the occasion of celebrating 25 years of Jamnagar refinery pic.twitter.com/pYfAd9Eqkb — Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) January 3 2025 He said AI infrastructure that we have commenced working in Jamnagar will not only make Jamnagar a leader in AI infrastructure but will also place it amongst the top rank in the world. We have already commenced building this in Jamnagar and we want to complete it true Jamnagar style in record time as we have always done in Jamnagar in 24 months. Isha Anant and myself we commit to you we will grow Reliance together and make sure Jamnagar will always be jewel of our reliance family. this is our commitment to the entire reliance family including my parents he added. In the new information and technology age Reliance is committed to make Jamnagar a leader of the world Akash Ambani added. Meanwhile Isha Ambani-Piramal shared her personal connection to the refinery and its legacy. Today as we celebrate 25 years of Jamnagar. I feel my grandfathers presence and miss him dearly. This was his cherished dream a vision that lived in his heart. He would have been so proud to see what Jam Nagar has become today she said evoking nostalgia and pride. Isha also spoke fondly of the transformation of Jamnagar calling it a paradise. Recollecting memories from her childhood she shared I still remember coming here with my mother when she started making this township standing on barren land and watching her work tirelessly to turn it into a green lush and beautiful township. (With ANI Inputs)