Centre Rejects Aravallis Mining Fears Amid Oppn Outcry, Cites SC Directives

• Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav dismissed fears of unchecked Aravalli mining, stating only 0.19% of the region is eligible and SC directions are followed.
• Yadav accused opponents of spreading misinformation, asserting the Aravalli range remains protected and the government is committed to environmental protection.
• Congress leader Sachin Pilot warned of irreversible environmental damage from outdated assessments, claiming continued guidelines destroy the ancient mountain range.
• Pilot announced a protest march in Jaipur on December 26, emphasizing that Aravalli's destruction would severely impact the entire NCR region.
• The Supreme Court's past rulings allowed regulated activity based on state reports, but critics argue these classifications are outdated, posing risks to NCR's environment.

Why It Matters: Centre and Opposition clash over Aravalli mining, with environmental concerns rising for the NCR.