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Aravallis benchmark could have effects beyond mining

On Aravallis, fake claims abound on social media and among activists. Here are the facts

December 24, 2025 1:02 pm

The plan would identify permissible areas for mining, ecologically sensitive areas, and core areas only after incorporating a thorough analysis of the cumulative environmental impacts and include post-mining restoration and rehabilitation measures

While the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Aravallis has drawn heavy criticism, it exists alongside a track record of the court’s firm stance against environmental neglect.

From Uttarakhand to Tamil Nadu: Amid criticism of Aravalli ruling, instances when Supreme Court kept vigil in 2025

December 24, 2025 12:33 pm

A prime example is the apex court’s recent condemnation of forest land grabbing in Uttarakhand. In a sharp rebuke, the court labelled the state government a "silent spectator" to years of encroachment and ordered a formal probe into the land seizures.

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Supreme Court accepted govt’s 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it

December 24, 2025 7:10 am

FSI’s 3-degree definition covers lower hills of Aravallis that are excluded by the ministry’s 100-metre yardstick

‘No way this is acceptable’: In Rajasthan, protests mount as Aravallis face mining threat

December 23, 2025 4:11 pm

As the Opposition intensifies protests against a potential threat to the Aravalli hills, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma says he will not allow any tampering with the range

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said Sunday that there will be no relaxation for mining in Aravalli

Facing flak, Environment Minister says no relaxation for mining in Aravallis

December 22, 2025 3:34 am

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that Aravalli ranges have been defined as the extent of 500m between two or more hills, and due to this definition, more than 90% of the it will be under protection.

The demonstrators formed human chains on either of the roads outside the Civil Lines residence-cum office of the Environment Minister.

‘Save Aravallis from land mafia': Protest held outside Minister's home in Gurgaon after SC accepts new definition

December 21, 2025 7:59 am

Aam Aadmi Party leader and spokesperson Dr Sarika Verma said the new definition will sound the death knell for the Aravallis.

Aravallis are precious, need SC’s shield

November 29, 2025 7:25 am

The environment ministry’s diminution of the Aravallis seems to go against its own plan for reviving the mountain system.

The Aravallis protected Delhi-NCR from pollution. New definition, opening up to mining will end that

November 28, 2025 9:09 pm

Excluding hills below 100 metres in the Aravallis would be an ecological disaster for entire NCR, creating even more gaps in the Aravalli shield, further increasing the particulate matter in the air leading to cascading effect on pollution and desertification

Express Investigation: Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills

December 03, 2025 12:24 pm

Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel’s recommendations.