The 130 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, KUMAON, operates under the Territorial Army of India. Its primary mandate involves ecological restoration, afforestation, and environmental conservation efforts. Established to provide rehabilitation for ex-servicemen and former forest department employees, the unit functions under the Ministry of Defence. It is headquartered in Uttarakhand and focuses on sustainable development and forest management through the deployment of skilled personnel in various trades, contributing significantly to the regional environmental health of the Kumaon region.
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