About the Book Theoretical knowledge, long serving field experience in remote
and ecological fragile areas, a continuous study of environmental literature,
effort to come to an understanding of environment security by way of
participation in various debates, and fieldwork specific to study ecology has
helped shape this book. The book gives an overview of the Ecological Task Forces
and institutions of the army. The Thar desert, Kumaon hills, Himachal Pradesh,
Punjab and the Northesast have been used as case studies. The aim of this work
has been to study and assess the activities being undertaken by the military in
ecological conservation. In doing so, fresh insights and