SC to Form Expert Committee on Aravallis Amid Illegal Mining Concerns

• The Supreme Court will constitute an expert committee to examine mining and related issues in the Aravallis, citing irreversible damage from illegal mining.
• The bench, including Chief Justice Surya Kant, directed suggestions for environmentalists and scientists with mining expertise within four weeks.
• The committee will operate under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court.
• The court extended its order keeping in abeyance the November 20 directions regarding the uniform definition of Aravallis hills and ranges.
• The Rajasthan government assured the court that no unauthorized mining would occur, despite reports of illegal mining in scattered locations.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court forms expert committee to address illegal mining and environmental damage in the Aravallis.