The Supreme Court-appointed Aravalli High-Powered Committee has sought six more months to submit its final report, citing the need for comprehensive scientific assessment. The panel proposed an Aravalli Ecosystem Landscape framework after field visits and receiving around 680 public representations
The Centre has directed states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and tasked the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) with preparing a comprehensive sustainable mining plan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government’s clarifications, alleging they could open the door to widespread mining and cause irreversible environmental damage.
