It was not known what was discussed in the meeting which comes in the wake of the death of Jayalalithaa on December 5.
Gujarat's Environment and Forest Minister assures that mining will not be allowed in Aravalli mountain ranges. The government has introduced a new definition to protect the hills and promote sustainable development. However, there are concerns that this may result in the loss of legal protection for hills below 100 meters, posing a threat to the oldest mountain range in India.