Mr Sumit Beniwal

A Final Salute to the 119 Infantry Battalion (TA) Assam: A Masterclass in Eco-Friendly Military Discipline and Community Stewardship My final morning in the mist-covered hills of Manipur didn't begin with the jarring digital hum of a smartphone alarm. Instead, it was heralded by a synchronized chorus of "Murgas"—the ultimate eco-friendly alarm clocks. At 0525 hrs, these feathered sentinels ensured sleep was no longer an option, providing a wake-up call that requires no electricity, no...

It sounds like your final morning in Manipur perfectly captured the essence of why the 119 INF BN (TA) Assam are known as the "Green Rhinos." From the tactical discipline of the security detail at the world’s highest railway bridge pier to the simple, sustainable innovation of a bamboo coffee mug crafted by a QRT member, the experience was a masterclass in balance. The partnership between the military's "Eco Warriors" and local entrepreneurs like Kai and Agri shows exactly how professional...