Aravalli Destruction: Desert Threatens Delhi as Sand Encroaches Eastward

• Aravalli range, Rajasthan's natural barrier against the Thar Desert, is weakening due to deforestation and mining.
• Near Pushkar, cutting of Aravalli hills for a bypass has allowed sand dunes from Nagaur to advance towards Ajmer.
• Experts warn that Aravalli's erosion accelerates desert expansion, impacting water, forests, and biodiversity.
• The range geographically divides Rajasthan, protecting eastern districts from desertification; its destruction poses a severe threat.
• Illegal mining and development projects in areas like Alwar and Sirohi are further weakening Aravalli, with warnings of desert reaching Delhi.

Why It Matters: Aravalli's destruction is accelerating desertification, threatening North India, including Delhi.