Local communities continue fight to protect the Aravallis from mining destruction

The Aravalli mountain range, over two billion years old, is being degraded by commercial mining. At least 29,209 instances of illegal mining were reported between 2018 and 2023 in Aravalli districts. Mining has caused groundwater levels to fall and risked fracturing ancient rock formations. The central government's proposed redefinition of the Aravalli Hills and range has alarmed native communities and environmentalists, who fear it may open up the area to more mining. The Supreme Court has suspended the decision, and new mining leases in the region have been halted. Local communities continue to fight to protect the Aravallis from mining destruction.