Aravalli Protection Tightened: No Exemptions, 90% Area Protected Under New Rules

• Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarified that no exemptions will be given in the Aravalli region, addressing ongoing confusion.
• A new scientific definition for Aravalli, mandated by the Supreme Court, now applies across Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.
• The 100-meter protection zone is measured from the *base* of the hill, and land between hills (up to 500m gap) is also protected.
• Over 90% of the Aravalli region is now under protected status, with mining completely banned in Delhi's Aravalli.
• The government's 'Green Aravalli' initiative aims to protect natural heritage and environmental balance, not halt development.

Why It Matters: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav confirms strict Aravalli protection with a new definition, safeguarding over 90% of the region.