Territorial Army Sets World Record with Massive Tree Plantation Drive

The 128th Infantry Battalion of the Territorial Army, Rajputana Rifles, set a world record by planting over 5,00,000 saplings in an hour. This event was part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, focusing on ecological restoration. Participants included the Indian Army, Air Force, Border Security Force, and local communities.

The 128th Infantry Battalion (ETF) of the Territorial Army, Rajputana Rifles, in collaboration with district administration, set a world record by planting over 5,00,000 saplings in an hour, according to an official statement on Sunday.

The initiative was part of the Prime Minister's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign and the unit's outreach programme 'Bhagidari and Jimmedari'. The effort focused on enhancing ecological restoration and fostering environmental awareness within local communities.

Enthusiastic participation came from various stakeholders, including the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Border Security Force, Jaisalmer District Administration, local police, Border Home Guards, the Sankalp Taru NGO, and students from multiple schools and colleges. The drive took place across seven locations in Jaisalmer, with the unit setting several provisional world records recognized by the World Book of Records.

(With inputs from agencies.)