Over 90% of Aravalli range remain protected: Govt on mining charge

The Centre said over 90% of Aravalli range will remain "protected" and dismissed claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining. The government cited a Supreme Court-ordered freeze on new mining leases in the region. Notably, Supreme Court accepted definition that only landforms with elevation of 100 metres or more will be considered Aravalli Hills.