SC saved Aravalis for 20 yrs, and PMO on two occasions; experts slam new report

The Supreme Court has consistently safeguarded the Aravalis for two decades, banning mining and groundwater extraction. Despite PMO interventions to prevent dilution of construction norms in ecologically sensitive zones, recent government reports appear to favor mining. Activists highlight ongoing efforts, particularly from Haryana, to permit non-forest activities under the guise of recreation, challenging the court's conservation directives.

SC saved Aravalis for 20 yrs, and PMO on two occasions; experts slam new report
The Supreme Court has consistently safeguarded the Aravalis for two decades, banning mining and groundwater extraction. Despite PMO interventions to prevent dilution of construction norms in ecologically sensitive zones, recent government reports appear to favor mining. Activists highlight ongoing efforts, particularly from Haryana, to permit non-forest activities under the guise of recreation, challenging the court's conservation directives.