Watch: Centre rejects mining claims, says Aravalli hills remain protected
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Why in news
The Centre clarified that the definition of the Aravalli hills was not altered to permit large-scale mining, asserting that a Supreme Court order remains in force prohibiting new leases.
Background
The controversy involves a '100-metre' criterion used to define hills across various states. The Centre maintains that the Aravalli hills remain protected under existing judicial mandates against new mining leases.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAravalli hills: A mountain range spanning across multiple states in India.
- Fact100-metre criterion: The specific measurement used to define hill boundaries in the context of mining regulations.
- BodySupreme Court of India: Issued an order prohibiting the issuance of new mining leases in the Aravalli region.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between industrial mining requirements and the ecological preservation of the Aravalli hills, highlighting the role of judicial oversight in environmental governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight: Supreme Court's role in enforcing environmental protections against industrial expansion
- Regulatory ambiguity: Challenges in standardizing hill definitions for mining lease eligibility
- Ecological integrity: Impact of large-scale mining on the Aravalli biodiversity and groundwater recharge
Keywords: Environmental Governance · Judicial Activism · Sustainable Development · Ecological Preservation · Regulatory Framework
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