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Responding to recent controversy over Aravalli mining laws, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) reaffirmed the Union Government’s commitment to protecting the entire range. In a significant move to curb illegal mining from Delhi to Gujarat, the Ministry has directed states to implement a complete ban on granting any new mining leases…
Last Updated:December 23, 2025, 08:26 IST Aravalli ridges play a key role in moderating heat and reducing the intensity of dust storms in Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur. One of the most crucial concerns is environmental impact An expert explains that the ‘fragmentation of the Aravalli system’ could exacerbate air pollution, urban flooding during intense rainfall, and…
The Supreme Court has accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli Hills, recognising only landforms rising 100 metres above local relief for protection. While the Centre insists this does not open the floodgates for mining, opposition parties and environmental groups warn of long-term risks. So, what does the judgment actually say? Which areas remain protectedand…