Arunachal Pradesh Highlights Biodiversity Conservation on World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3, was designated by the UN in 2013 to raise awareness about global wildlife conservation. Arunachal Pradesh, recognized as a biodiversity hotspot with extensive forests and rare species like the red panda and snow leopard, emphasizes the importance of protecting its natural heritage. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein urged citizens to act as responsible stewards, highlighting conservation as vital for sustaining ecological balance and calling for collective efforts to preserve the state's biodiversity amid development pressures.