The Supreme Court’s new definition of the Aravalli range has sparked political and environmental debate over mining, conservation and water security. It also says, "An Aravalli Range is a collection of two or more such hills within 500 metres of each other." Yadav also said, "In the total area of 1.44 lakh square kilometres of the Aravalli, mining eligibility can only be in 0.19% of the area. Aravalli conservationHowever, the environmental analysts argue that the significance of the Aravalli Range does not lie in its elevation but in what it does. Many areas in the Aravalli Range have aquifers, low-lying ridges, and wildlife corridors that have an elevation of less than 100 metres.

Source: dna December 22, 2025 08:39 UTC