To mark the occasion of the National Forest Martyrs Day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday unveiled a Forest Martyrs memorial at Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur.
Sai along with all those present observed a two-minute silence saluting the sacrifice of the "forest martyrs".
The Chief Minister said the day was filled with emotions as "we remember the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives while protecting forests, natural resources and wildlife".
He said their was a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation.
To mark the occasion, the Chief Minister and the Forest and Revenue Ministers planted saplings.
The Chief of Forest Forces, V. Srinivas Rao, All India Forest Officers Federation President Satish Mishra and Chairman Digvijay Singh were among those present.
