India, March 17 -- The Indian Army, responsible for the country's security, is protecting India's green cover.

The Army has adopted a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability through several of its green initiatives. The force's tools to implement these initiatives encompass electric vehicles, hydrogen technology, waste management, sustainable infrastructure, and afforestation efforts.

These initiatives reduce the Army's environmental impact and contribute to national environmental goals. As per the data from 2024, the Indian Army in the last two years has planted over 13.5 lakh trees across various stations using traditional as well as scientific and less land-intensive techniques like 'Miyawaki'.

There are several progr...