The ETF comes under the Territorial Army (TA), a prestigious military reserve force that provides critical operational and logistics support to the Indian Armed Forces and civil authorities during natural disasters and national and regional emergencies.

A senior Army officer said, "The 134 ETF, established in 2007 in Assam's Sonitpur district, was formed to tackle large-scale deforestation and restore the delicate ecological balance of the area. Since its inception, It has played an important role in environmental protection." Sonitpur and Biswanath districts of Assam.”

ETF organized a public awareness campaign on environment and a large-scale tree plantation drive in Gamani and Garobasti of Sonitpur district.

A total of 5,000 fruit and shade giving trees were planted in local villages and schools with the enthusiastic participation of local villagers and school children who joined hands to increase the green cover of their communities.

"During the programme, ETF personnel interacted with community members and children and stressed the importance of protecting our ecosystems, especially vulnerable and endangered species of flora and fauna. They highlighted that any The success of the ecological mission depends on active and whole-hearted participation of the local community,” the Army officer said.