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Over 90% of Aravalli range remain protected: Govt on mining charge
short by Bhuvnesh Ojha / on Monday, 22 December, 2025
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.
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