Aravalli Hills Under Threat

“The Aravalli hills in northern India are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.

They act like a natural wall that stops the Thar Desert from spreading further east.”

“These hills are very important. They protect cities like Delhi and Gurugram from dust storms,

help recharge groundwater, and are home to many plants and animals.” “In November 2025,

the Supreme Court made a new rule: only hills taller than 100 meters will now be officially

counted as part of the protected Aravalli range. This means almost 90–95% of the smaller

hills are no longer fully protected from mining and construction.” “Because of this,

there is fear that more mining will happen. If the hills are damaged or removed,