Mining remains banned in Delhi's Aravalli hills, reiterates govt

The government clarified on December 21 that mining continues to remain completely banned in Delhi's Aravalli hills area. Mining is allowed in only about 0.19% of total 1.44 lakh square kilometre Aravalli region, stated Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. According to Republic report, illegal midnight mining was recently uncovered in Rajasthan's part of the hills.