TNPSC Thervupettagam

No-Mining Zones in Aravalli Range

December 29 , 2025 13 hrs 0 min 17 0
  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has imposed a complete ban on new mining leases across the entire Aravalli Range.
  • The ban applies uniformly from Gujarat to the National Capital Region (NCR) to prevent illegal and unregulated mining.
  • The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has been tasked with identifying additional no-mining and protected zones.
  • ICFRE will also prepare a science-based management plan covering ecological impact, carrying capacity, and restoration measures.
  • Existing mining operations will continue only under stricter environmental monitoring and Supreme Court guidelines.
  • Protection of the Aravalli is crucial for preventing desertification, conserving biodiversity, and recharging groundwater.

 

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