'Part of our identity, culture': Tribal communities pledge to save Aravallis
Tribal groups in southern Rajasthan are protesting against weakened Aravalli hill protections, fearing existential threats to their land, culture, and livelihoods. Activists and leaders argue that recent administrative changes legitimize ecological destruction and will lead to displacement. They highlight a long history of exploitation and criticize government inaction, vowing continued resistance to protect their ancestral lands.
Tribal groups in southern Rajasthan are protesting against weakened Aravalli hill protections, fearing existential threats to their land, culture, and livelihoods. Activists and leaders argue that recent administrative changes legitimize ecological destruction and will lead to displacement. They highlight a long history of exploitation and criticize government inaction, vowing continued resistance to protect their ancestral lands.
