Centre Halts New Mining in Aravalli Hills After Public Outcry, Supreme Court Freeze Brings Temporary Relief to India’s Oldest Range
After weeks of rising public anger, environmental protests, and intense political debate, the Central government has taken a significant step by stopping the grant of all new mining leases in the Aravalli Hills, offering temporary relief to one of India’s most fragile and oldest mountain ranges. The move comes amid mounting concerns that unchecked mining…