The Government of India appoints private citizens as Honorary Wildlife Wardens (HWWs), on the basis of their commitment to the cause of conservation. These Wardens liaise with the State’s Forest Departments and contribute their expertise to the government’s conservation efforts.

WPSI aims to improve wildlife law enforcement in India by building a network with the HWWs. A newsletter, “Warden Alert”, is published and distributed twice a year in English and Hindi, and a WPSI book, “Wildlife Crime: An Enforcement Guide” has been sent to every HWW. This enables us to provide information and assistance that helps them combat illegal wildlife trade.