The Aravalli hills are shaken with the sound of machinery
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Why in news
Residents of Nuh district, Rajasthan, are protesting against illegal mining in the Aravalli hills despite a 2009 Supreme Court ban, following a stay on a November 2025 order defining the hills.
Background
The Supreme Court banned mining in the Aravalli hills of Haryana in 2009. Illegal mining in the Nuh district of Rajasthan is currently impacting water resources, agriculture, and public health.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceNuh district is located in Rajasthan
- FactSupreme Court banned mining in Aravalli hills in 2009
- PlaceAravalli hills are located in Haryana and Rajasthan
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic consequences of illegal mining in the Aravalli hills and suggest measures for effective enforcement of environmental bans.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological degradation: Depletion of groundwater and destruction of biodiversity in critical ecological zones
- Regulatory oversight: Enforcement gap between judicial bans and ground-level mining activities in Rajasthan and Haryana
- Livelihood conflict: Impact of mining-induced environmental damage on local agriculture and public health
Keywords: Ecological degradation · Regulatory enforcement · Sustainable land use · Judicial oversight · Environmental justice
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