Aravalli Bachao Andolan Launches 1000-km Rally from Mount Abu for Ecological Protection

• Aravalli Bachao Andolan initiated a 1000-km foot march from Mount Abu to raise public awareness about the Aravalli mountain range's ecological importance.
• Youth leader Nirmal Choudhary flagged off the rally, emphasizing Aravallis as Rajasthan's environmental and water security backbone.
• Former MLA Sanyam Lodha warned of accelerated desertification if Aravalli degradation continues, citing Aburoad Sant Mandal's opposition to recent decisions.
• Another youth leader, Nirmal Gehlot, alleged the environment minister misled the Supreme Court with incorrect documents regarding Aravalli decisions.
• Various leaders and saints, including Sant Niranjan Giri Maharaj, stressed the Aravallis' "life-giving" role and the need for public pressure to protect them.

Why It Matters: Aravalli Bachao Andolan begins 1000-km rally from Mount Abu, urging protection for the ecologically vital Aravalli range.