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Reality: Illegal mining rampant in Aravalli hills

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December 21, 2025

THE Supreme Court's recent acceptance of the Union envi- ronment ministry's definition of the Aravalli hills-restrict- ing the range to landforms with an elevation of more than 100 metres-has triggered protests across Rajasthan.

- RAJESH ASNANI AND HARPREET BAJWA @ Jaipur/Chandigarh

THE Supreme Court's recent acceptance of the Union environment ministry's definition of the Aravalli hills-restricting the range to landforms with an elevation of more than 100 metres-has triggered protests across Rajasthan.

Political leaders, environmental activists, social media influencers and citizens have warned that the move will entail serious ecological and economic consequences.

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