Punjab Government has appointed honorary Wild life wardens throughout the State to strengthen the protection of wild life. Addressing a workshop- cum- meeting of honorary Wildlife wardens here on Wednesday. Forest and Wild life Minister Chunni lal Bhagat said that wild animals and species inhabiting the forest playing vital role in maintaining eco system and balance of nature. He said that it is the collective duty of the society to provide them safe environment for which complete ban on hunting has to be promulgated and make sure to protect the forest land apart from flora and fauna without which the unique and diverse wildlife cannot be expected to survive. The Minister gave instructions to the department to conduct state level meetings twice in a year with the honorary wildlife wardens and every 3 months at the level of Chief Wildlife Warden.