Army sets several world records during drive to green desert areas in Rajasthan

As part of its drive to green barren areas in Rajasthan, the Army has set several world records, including most saplings planted by a team in one hour, team of women in one hour and most saplings planted simultaneously at a single venue.

A special plantation drive was organised in Jaisalmer by the Territorial Army’s (TA’s) 128 Infantry Battalion (Ecological) to mark the TA’s platinum jubilee. The battalion is affiliated with the Rajputana Rifles.

“The unit achieved several world records, which have been provisionally recognised by the World Book of Records, London,” a defence spokesperson said on Sunday.

The drive, conducted under the ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ campaign and the unit’s outreach program of ‘Bhagidari and Zimmedari,’ aimed to enhance ecological restoration and promote environmental awareness among the local communities.

The event saw active participation from multiple stakeholders, including the Army, Indian Air Force, Border Security Force, district administration, police, NGOs and students.

It was held simultaneously at seven different locations across Jaisalmer, demonstrating a united effort towards community development and environmental conservation.

The TA has several ecological battalions located at environmentally sensitive places across the country. These aim to restore and conserve ecologically degraded areas and carry out re-forestation.