On September 22, 2024, the 128 Infantry Battalion and Ecological Task Force of the Territorial Army established a new world record by planting more than 5 lakh seedlings in one hour. As part of the prime minister’s ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ program, the push was carried out by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The event occurred from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
“Bhagidari & Zimmedari” was the name of the campaign that sought to rally the public behind environmental protection and restoration efforts. The event was a success thanks to the involvement of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Border Security Force, Jaisalmer administration, police, Sankalp Taru NGO, and local students, which Union Minister Bhupender Yadav praised.
In a post on X, Yadav boasted about the success of the Ecological Task Force’s ‘Special Plantation Drive,’ in which 5,19,130 seedlings were planted.
Multiple world records were set during the event, including the most saplings planted by a team and by women in one hour, which have been temporarily recognised by the World Book of Records, London.
