Aravalli Hills News: Big decision of Modi government to protect Aravalli, complete ban on new mining

• The government has taken a step to save Aravali!
• Center’s permanent ban on allotment of new mining leases
• What is the real issue?

Aravalli Hills: Regarding Aravalli Ranges, Central Govt (Central Government) has issued a clear order that no new mining will take place in the Aravalli ranges. however, of the Supreme Court Ambiguity remains regarding the definition of “100 meters”. The government has nowhere mentioned that a review petition will be filed in the Supreme Court regarding this interpretation. It is worth noting that the Aravalli range extends from Delhi-NCR to Gujarat.

Major damage to Aravalli ranges

Illegal mining has caused great damage to the Aravalli ranges. The central government has put a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli ranges. The environment ministry has issued strict instructions to states to curb illegal mining. However, the decision has created a political storm.

Politics heated up on Aravalli Ranges

For the past few days, politics has heated up over the Aravalli range. When controversy arose over the government’s standard of considering only hills above 100 meters as Aravali range, the Congress took direct aim at the BJP. It is alleged that due to this, the eye of the mining mafia has fallen on the forts and temples built at the foothills.

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Allegation of Congress

State Congress President Govind Dotasara has alleged that the BJP is endangering the existence of historical pilgrimage sites, palaces and forts by redefining Aravali. Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Ramlal Sharma categorically rejected the Congress’ allegations and said that the current definition of Aravali is not new.

What is the real point of contention?

The fact is that even before 2010, hills with a height of 100 meters or more were defined as Aravali. The Supreme Court decision, which applies to Rajasthan as well as Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat, was based on this. Richard Murphy’s (1968) landform classification was used as a benchmark for this definition.

Historical heritage in danger?

Environmental activists say this is why the Aravali region is currently struggling with illegal mining, water scarcity, desertification and pollution. It is also now alleged that the erosion of the hills is weakening the foundations of the historic buildings, which may destabilize these heritage sites in the future.

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