The Aravalli hills are shaken with the sound of machinery

In 2009, the Supreme Court banned mining in the Aravalli hills of Haryana. Despite this ban, mining continues, causing environmental damage and impacting livelihoods. Residents of Nuh district, Rajasthan, are protesting against illegal mining operations that threaten their water resources, agriculture, and health. The Supreme Court recently stayed its November 2025 order on defining the Aravallis, prompting a public outcry for protection. Environmentalists and citizen groups demand stricter regulations and sustainable practices to preserve the Aravallis as a critical ecological resource.