Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Gehlot Criticizes Aravalli Protection Reduction
Ashok Gehlot, a former leader of Rajasthan, is very worried about a recent government plan.
They want to reduce the protected area around the Aravalli mountains to just 100 metres.
Gehlot says this is a bad idea because it would leave most of the Aravalli hills without legal protection.
He explains that these hills are very important.
They help stop the desert from spreading, keep rainwater, and prevent strong winds.
If we don't protect them, it could lead to more droughts and deserts moving towards cities like Delhi.
Gehlot also thinks this plan will make it easier for illegal mining to happen.
He is asking the Supreme Court to think again and protect the Aravalli hills for future generations.
Ashok Gehlot criticizes the Centre's proposal to reduce Aravalli protection to 100 metres.
He warns that 90% of the Aravalli hills in Rajasthan are less than 100 metres high and would lose legal protection.
Gehlot argues that the Aravalli range is crucial for preventing desert advancement and retaining rainwater.
He believes the decision will lead to increased illegal mining and ecological destruction.
Gehlot urges the Supreme Court to reconsider the decision to protect the Aravalli range for future generations.
- Who
- Ashok Gehlot, former Rajasthan Chief Minister
- What
- Criticism of the Centre's proposal to reduce Aravalli protection to 100 metres
- When
- In response to the Central government's report submitted to the Supreme Court
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To highlight the ecological and legal implications of the proposed reduction in protection
- Aravalli Range
- Mountain range in Rajasthan, India
- Proposed Protection Reduction
- From 100 metres to 100 metres
- Percentage of Aravalli Hills
- 90% are less than 100 metres high
- Ecological Role
- Prevents Thar Desert advancement, retains rainwater
- Legal Protection
- Forest Conservation Act may no longer apply