Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday said it is the duty of every citizen to protect wildlife.
He was addressing the concluding function of the Wildlife Conservation Week at his official residence here.
Singh said many wildlife species are on the verge of extinction. Special efforts should be made to protect the endangered species.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched Wildlife-based Mobile App and presented awards to the winners of various competitions held during the Wildlife Week in schools.
He added that Bio-diversity exists due to the presence of wide variety of species.
Forest Minister Mahesh Gagda said that it is good coincidence that Wildlife Conservation Week is being observed during the auspicious occasion of Shardiya Navratri.
The Forest Department had been making efforts to protect wildlife and conserve environment and Biodiversity.
Forest Department Principal Secretary R P Mandal and other senior officers were also present.