Aravalli: City's Shield, Monsoon Maker, Wildlife Haven - Now Under Threat?

• Aravalli protects NCR cities from dust, pollution, heat, balances temperature, and recharges groundwater.
• Ancient mountain range (2.5 billion years old) acts as North India's natural shield, preventing Thar Desert expansion.
• Crucial for monsoon, directing moisture-laden winds to bring rainfall to Delhi, Haryana, and Western UP.
• Supports 50 million people across 4 states, providing air, water, land, and is a habitat for diverse wildlife.
• New policy considering only hills over 100m as Aravalli threatens smaller hills, raising environmental concerns.

Why It Matters: Aravalli is vital for North India's environment, climate, and biodiversity, facing threats from new policies.