The Wildlife Week was launched by the joint efforts of Gariaband Forest Department and Sitanadi Tiger Reserve to spread awareness regarding the protection of wildlife.
The week started with a Wildlife Protection rally on Friday under the guidance and directions of Divisional Forest Officer M Govind Rao.
Forest Department officer and schoolchildren were a part of the rally, which began from the Forest Department office and passed through various prime locations spreading the message of wildlife conservation.
The rally concluded at the Action Hall and was addressed by DFO, M Govind Rao, who made the public aware regarding the present situation of wildlife in Chhattisgarh. He advised people to care for wildlife animals and report to local forest officials if animals cause any harm to human life or crops.
Forest Department Official R P Dubey was also present on the occasion and he also put forward his opinions saying that the protection as well as the conservation of wildlife animals is difficult if the common people do not extend their support.
Anil Kumar Sharma of Sitanadi Forest Reserve also helped the people realise the worth of wildlife animals.