Aravalli row: Height rule sparks debate, experts warn of ecological risks
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 22, 2025, 17:19 IST | Updated: Dec 22, 2025, 17:19 IST
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A recent Supreme Court ruling adopting a narrow 100-meter elevation rule to define the Aravalli Hills has sparked major debate and alarm, as experts warn it could strip protection from over 90% of the range, opening it to destructive mining, real estate, and severe ecological damage, including increased desertification, water scarcity, and pollution for Delhi-NCR, leading to widespread protests and calls for an immediate review.
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