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flag India's Supreme Court narrows Aravali Hills protection to elevations over 100 meters, risking ecological damage and public health.

flag A recent Supreme Court decision in India redefines the Aravali Hills' protected status, limiting legal safeguards to elevations over 100 meters, which could exclude up to 90% of the 700-km range from protection. flag Experts warn this change threatens vital ecological functions, including blocking desert dust, recharging groundwater, and supporting biodiversity, potentially worsening air pollution and drought in Delhi-NCR. flag The move undermines conservation efforts like the Aravalli Green Wall initiative and raises concerns about increased mining and development, endangering public health and long-term environmental resilience.

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