The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Sudhir Agarwal, on Sunday stressed the need to conserve wildlife and their habitat in Chhattisgarh.
He was speaking here on the concluding day of the Wildlife Conservation Week.
Forest Department officials said various awareness programmes were held across the state during the week.
On the opening day, the Kanger Valley National Park organized a ‘Chirai Conservation Marathon’ in Tirathgarh region of Bastar district. More than 350 people took part in the 10-km marathon to create awareness among locals for the conservation and promotion of birds.
Similarly, a 'Swachhta Hi Seva Swachhata' rally was held in Nava Raipur.