Centre Bans New Mining Leases in Aravallis; Protected Zone Expanded

The Centre has imposed a complete ban on new mining leases across the Aravalli range and ordered an expansion of protected zones. This follows a Supreme Court directive and aims to safeguard the critical ecosystem, though a new definition of Aravalli hills remains controversial.

• Centre bans all new mining leases across the Aravalli range.
• Protected zones to be expanded by identifying additional areas.
• Supreme Court accepted a uniform definition of Aravalli Hills.
• Existing mining operations to continue under strict regulation.
• New Aravalli definition draws criticism from opposition parties.
• ICFRE tasked with preparing a sustainable mining management plan.

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