{"id":353124,"date":"2026-01-02T16:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T10:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=353124"},"modified":"2026-01-02T16:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T10:41:24","slug":"aravallis-significance-recent-controversy-explained-pointwise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/aravallis-significance-recent-controversy-explained-pointwise\/","title":{"rendered":"Aravallis &#8211; Significance &#038; Recent Controversy &#8211; Explained Pointwise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recent SC order regarding the Aravalli Range &amp; mining in the region has stirred the controversy. The order that adopted a uniform definition to identify the &#8220;hills &amp; ranges&#8221; &amp; froze the new mining leases until the MoEFCC had prepared a sustainable mining plan for the landscape, and said mining should be prohibited in the &#8220;core&#8221; areas, with an exception for critical, strategic &amp; atomic minerals notified under MMDR Act &#8211; which the court has called a &#8216;strategic exemption&#8217;.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Table of Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"#h1\">What are Aravallis?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#h2\">What is the significance of Aravallis?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#h5\">What is the recent controversy regarding the Aravallis?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#h3\">What are the concerns raised against the SC order?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#h4\">What can be the way forward to save the Aravallis?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a id=\"h1\"><\/a>What are Aravallis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"\">The <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Aravallis<\/b><span class=\"\"> (or Aravalli Range) are one of the oldest mountain systems in the world (&gt;2bn years old),<\/span><span class=\"\"> predating even the Himalayas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">They are a series of ancient fold mountains that act as the &#8220;ecological spine&#8221; of Northwest India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The range stretches approximately <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">670 to 800 km<\/b> in a northeast-to-southwest direction.<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">States Covered:<\/b><span class=\"citation-29\"> It spans four major regions: <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"><span class=\"citation-29\">Delhi<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-29\">, <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"><span class=\"citation-29\">Haryana<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-29\">, <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"><span class=\"citation-29\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-29\">, and <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"><span class=\"citation-29\">Gujarat<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Highest Point:<\/b><span class=\"citation-28\"> The highest peak is <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"><span class=\"citation-28\">Guru Shikhar<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-28\"> on Mount Abu in Rajasthan, standing at <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"><span class=\"citation-28\">1,722 meters (5,650 feet)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>While they were once as high as the Himalayas, millions of years of weathering and erosion have reduced them to &#8220;residual&#8221; mountains or hills.<\/li>\n<li>The range is primarily made of metamorphic rocks like <b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\">quartzite<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\">marble<\/b>, and <b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\">granite<\/b>. <span class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\">It is a major source of minerals including copper, zinc, lead, and high-quality marble.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-353127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arawali_Ranges.jpg?resize=489%2C497&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aravallis \" width=\"489\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arawali_Ranges.jpg?w=489&amp;ssl=1 489w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Arawali_Ranges.jpg?resize=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a id=\"h2\"><\/a>What is the significance of Aravallis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e6e353;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 4.55476%;\"><strong>The &#8220;Green Shield&#8221; Against Desertification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 95.4452%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-79\">The Sand Barrier:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"> Without these hills, the desert sands would have long ago encroached upon the fertile agricultural lands of Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-78\">Dust Filtration:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"> They act as a physical filter, trapping massive amounts of dust and particulate matter from the desert, which would otherwise devastate the air quality of the Delhi-NCR region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 4.55476%;\"><strong>Groundwater &amp; <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Water Security<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 95.4452%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Sponge Effect:<\/b><span class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"> The Aravallis act as a massive recharge zone of groundwater. The fractured and weathered rocks of the range allow rainwater to percolate deep into the earth, recharging the aquifers that sustain the drinking water and irrigation needs of cities like Gurugram, Jaipur, and Delhi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Source of Rivers:<\/b><span class=\"citation-75\"> Several seasonal and perennial rivers, including the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"><span class=\"citation-75\">Luni, Banas, and Sahibi<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\">, originate here, supporting local ecosystems and agriculture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 4.55476%;\"><strong>Climate &amp; Monsoon Regulator<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 95.4452%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-74\">Guiding Monsoons:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-74 citation-end-74\"> The Aravallis help guide monsoon clouds towards the northern plains and the Himalayas, ensuring more even rainfall distribution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Temperature Buffer:<\/b><span class=\"citation-73\"> Studies have shown that forested areas of the Aravallis can be <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"><span class=\"citation-73\">2-3\u00b0C cooler<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"> than surrounding urban areas, helping mitigate the &#8220;urban heat island&#8221; effect during intense heatwaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 4.55476%;\"><strong>Biodiversity Hotspot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 95.4452%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"citation-74\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-71\">Wildlife Corridors:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-71\"> They serve as a critical corridor for animals like <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"><span class=\"citation-71\">leopards, striped hyenas, and jackals<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"> to move between protected areas like Sariska Tiger Reserve and the Delhi Ridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-70\">Medicinal Flora:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"> The range is home to diverse native plant species adapted to semi-arid conditions, many of which have significant medicinal value.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 4.55476%;\"><strong>Historical &amp; Economic Significance\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 95.4452%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"citation-74\"><span class=\"citation-71\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-69\">Cradle of Civilization:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-69\"> The range supported early metallurgical hubs, providing copper and gold to the ancient <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"><span class=\"citation-69\">Harappan Civilization.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Source of Critical, Strategic &amp; Atomic Minerals:<\/strong> Aravallis are believed to have potential for minerals which are strategically important for India, including base metals in certain established belts, minerals such as Tungsten &amp; other bulk minerals including stones &amp; rocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a id=\"h5\"><\/a>What is the recent controversy regarding the Aravallis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"citation-133\">The controversy revolves around a recent <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"><span class=\"citation-133\">Supreme Court ruling<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-133 citation-end-133\"> that redefined what technically qualifies as an &#8220;Aravalli hill,&#8221; sparking fears that vast portions of the range could lose legal protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>In November 2025, a Supreme Court bench led by the then Chief Justice accepted a new uniform definition for the Aravalli Hills.<\/li>\n<li>According to the new definition accepted by the SC, o<span class=\"citation-130\">nly landforms rising <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"><span class=\"citation-130\">100 metres or more<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-130 citation-end-130\"> above the local ground level were to be legally classified as &#8220;Aravalli Hills.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The government argued this provided a &#8220;scientific and uniform&#8221; standard to replace the vague definitions that varied across Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"citation-128\">Environmentalists, scientists, and local communities immediately protested the ruling, leading to the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"><span class=\"citation-128\">#SaveAravalli<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-128 citation-end-128\"> movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a id=\"h3\"><\/a>What are the concerns raised against the SC order?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The &#8220;100-Metre&#8221; Exclusion:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span class=\"citation-185\">According to an internal assessment by the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"><span class=\"citation-185\">Forest Survey of India (FSI)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-185\">, this definition would exclude nearly <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"><span class=\"citation-185\">90% to 92%<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-185 citation-end-185\"> of the Aravalli system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"citation-184 citation-end-184\">Unlike the &#8220;young&#8221; Himalayas, the Aravallis are ancient and heavily eroded.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\">Most of their ecological value lies in low-lying ridges and hillocks that are much shorter than 100 metres but serve as critical barriers and water recharge zones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Critics also argue that the committee suggesting this definition was dominated by bureaucrats rather than independent ecologists, leading to accusations of &#8220;pro-industry&#8221; bias.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fragmentation of the &#8220;Green Barrier&#8221;:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span class=\"citation-182\">The order defined a &#8220;range&#8221; as two or more such 100-metre hills within <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"><span class=\"citation-182\">500 metres<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-182 citation-end-182\"> of each other. <span class=\"citation-181 citation-end-181\">Critics argued this creates a &#8220;structural paradox.&#8221;<\/span> <span class=\"citation-180 citation-end-180\">By protecting only the &#8220;peaks,&#8221; the valleys and lower slopes between them could be opened for mining or construction.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"citation-179\">Breaking the continuity of the range creates &#8220;gaps&#8221; through which the sands of the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"><span class=\"citation-179\">Thar Desert<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-179 citation-end-179\"> can drift into the fertile plains of Haryana and Delhi, accelerating desertification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Further Deterioration of Air Quality:<\/strong> Lower ridges below 100 metres are crucial as wind\u2011breaks; breaching them would open \u201cgaps\u201d in the Aravalli green wall, allowing dust and hot winds from the Thar Desert to sweep more freely into Delhi, Haryana and western UP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threat to Water Security:\u00a0<\/strong>The lower hills &amp; slopes are the most effective at groundwater recharge. <span class=\"citation-177 citation-end-177\">These areas act as a &#8220;sponge&#8221; for rainwater.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-176\">If they are de-classified as Aravallis and handed over for real estate or mining, it could lead to a catastrophic drop in the water table for cities like <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"221\"><span class=\"citation-176\">Gurugram, Faridabad, and Delhi<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\">, which are already water-stressed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening the Door to Mining: <\/strong>If a hill is less than 100 metres tall, it would no longer be legally protected as &#8220;Aravalli land.&#8221; This would allow state governments to grant mining leases in areas previously considered sensitive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contradiction of Previous Jurisprudence:<\/strong> Since the early 2000s, the Supreme Court has traditionally used a <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">3-degree slope<\/b> criterion (any land with a slope steeper than 3 degrees) to identify hills. <span class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\">Moving to a height-based threshold was seen as a major &#8220;U-turn&#8221; that ignored decades of established environmental law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Court has stayed its November 2025 judgment &amp; proposed a high\u2011powered expert committee and frozen the use of the 100\u2011metre definition until a full, scientific and holistic reassessment of Aravalli protection is completed.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a id=\"h4\"><\/a>What can be the way forward to save the Aravallis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Re-defining &#8220;The Range&#8221; Scientifically:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-233\">The 3-Degree Slope Rule:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-233\"> Reverting to the Forest Survey of India\u2019s (FSI) long-standing recommendation to define a hill based on its <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"><span class=\"citation-233\">slope (&gt;3\u00b0)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-233 citation-end-233\"> rather than its absolute height.<\/span> This protects the low-lying ridges that are functionally vital.<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Landscape Continuity:<\/b> Defining the Aravallis as a <b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\">continuous geological unit<\/b>. Instead of protecting isolated &#8220;peaks,&#8221; the valleys, foothills, and small hillocks between them must be treated as a single, protected ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM):\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"citation-232\">The Supreme Court has mandated the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"><span class=\"citation-232\">Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-232 citation-end-232\"> to create a master plan &#8211; which includes:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-231\">No-Go Zones:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-231 citation-end-231\"> Permanent bans on mining in &#8220;inviolate&#8221; areas like tiger corridors (Sariska-Delhi), wetlands, and groundwater recharge zones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Calibrated Extraction:<\/b> Allowing mining only for <b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\">critical minerals<\/b> (like copper or zinc) in designated, low-impact zones, rather than a blanket ban which often leads to the rise of illegal &#8220;sand mafias.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Restoration Bonds:<\/b> Requiring mining companies to deposit funds upfront for the mandatory ecological restoration of a site once mining is completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Aravalli Green Wall Project (2026-2030):<\/strong> This massive restoration project is the primary &#8220;offensive&#8221; strategy to save the range:\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The 5-km Buffer:<\/b><span class=\"citation-230 citation-end-230\"> Creating a continuous green belt across 29 districts in four states to block the eastward march of the Thar Desert.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-229\">Native Species Reforestation:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-229\"> Moving away from monoculture plantations and planting native species like <\/span><i data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"><span class=\"citation-229\">Kikar, Dhok,<\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-229\"> and <\/span><i data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"><span class=\"citation-229\">Salai<\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"> that can survive with minimal water and provide a habitat for local wildlife.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Rejuvenating Water Bodies:<\/b><span class=\"citation-228\"> Using ancient techniques like <\/span><i data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"><span class=\"citation-228\">Johads<\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-228 citation-end-228\"> (check dams) to catch rainwater within the hills to recharge the drying aquifers of Gurugram and Delhi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technological Oversight:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Satellite Monitoring:<\/b><span class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"> Using real-time GIS and satellite imagery to track changes in hill volume and forest cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Drone Patrols:<\/b><span class=\"citation-226 citation-end-226\"> Deploying &#8220;Anti-Mining Task Forces&#8221; equipped with drones to monitor remote parts of the range that are otherwise inaccessible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community-Led Conservation:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-225\">Eco-Tourism:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-225 citation-end-225\"> Promoting sustainable trekking and nature parks (like the Gurugram Biodiversity Park) to create local jobs that don&#8217;t depend on mining.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-224\">Village Forest Committees:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-224 citation-end-224\"> Empowering local communities (Van Mitras) to protect the hills, as they are the first to feel the impact of falling water tables and leopard sightings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>UPSC GS-1: Geography\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/how-is-the-aravalli-range-to-be-protected-explained\/article70408703.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recent SC order regarding the Aravalli Range &amp; mining in the region has stirred the controversy. The order that adopted a uniform definition to identify the &#8220;hills &amp; ranges&#8221; &amp; froze the new mining leases until the MoEFCC had prepared a sustainable mining plan for the landscape, and said mining should be prohibited in&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/aravallis-significance-recent-controversy-explained-pointwise\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Aravallis &#8211; Significance &#038; Recent Controversy &#8211; Explained Pointwise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10391,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[130],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-353124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-7-pm","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10391"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=353124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353124\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=353124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=353124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=353124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}