Published: Dec 25, 2025, 08:19 IST | Updated: Dec 25, 2025, 08:19 IST
The Indian environment ministry has issued a ban on the grant of new mining leases in the Aravalli hills, a significant move aimed at conserving this vital ecological zone from further environmental damage due to mining . The decision is widely seen as a crucial step in protecting biodiversity and preventing further degradation of the Aravalli range .