These areas remain out of bounds for mining or development, unless permitted specifically under the relevant wildlife and forest Acts, irrespective of their status as Aravalli Hills. It identifies all landforms rising at least 100 metres from the local profile as Aravalli Hills. An aerial view of the Aravalli Hills surrounded by dense human settlements in Haryana. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) An aerial view of the Aravalli Hills surrounded by dense human settlements in Haryana. The minister said that mining areas make up only 0.19% of the Aravalli’s “1.44 lakh sq km” span.

Source: Indian Express December 23, 2025 15:52 UTC