Guwahati: The Territorial Army – a distinguished military reserve force that provides critical operational and logistical support to the Indian Armed Forces and civilian authorities during natural calamities and national and regional emergencies – marks its platinum jubilee this year.
As part of the ongoing platinum jubilee celebrations, the Assam-based 134 Infantry Battalion of Territorial Army-Ecological – also known as the 134 Ecological Task Force (ETF) – organised an awareness programme and mass plantation drive recently.
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The event took place in the villages of Gamani, Rihajuli and Chattai Garobasti in Sonitpur district of Assam.
The 134 ETF – established in 2007 in Sonitpur district – was formed to combat the rampant deforestation and restore the region’s fragile ecological balance.
Since its inception, it has played a crucial role in environmental conservation in Sonitpur and Biswanath districts.
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To commemorate the occasion, the 134 ETF conducted a mass plantation drive, planting a total of 10,000 fruit-bearing and shade-giving trees in villages.
The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from the villagers of Gamani, Rihajuli and Chattai Garobasti, who joined hands to enhance the green cover of their communities.
During the event, the ETF personnel engaged with community members and children, emphasising the importance of protecting the ecosystem, particularly the vulnerable and endangered species of flora and fauna.
They highlighted that the success of any ecological mission depends on the active and wholehearted involvement of the local community.
The enthusiasm shown by the children in particular was especially heartening to witness.
The mass plantation drive marked the culmination of a series of events planned throughout the platinum jubilee year to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.