8 months ago
Protests Intensify for Aravalli Conservation
A group of people, including Gandhian activists and students, are protesting to save the Aravalli mountains.
They say the mountains are very old and important, but mining is hurting them.
The protesters want the government to stop the mining and protect the mountains.
The Congress party is also planning big protests in Rajasthan to support this cause.
A group of young people started a long walk from Mount Abu to talk to people about saving the Aravallis.
They will keep walking and talking until the government promises to protect the mountains.
Gandhian activists, freedom fighters, and senior citizens protested in Jaipur to save the Aravalli mountain range.
The Congress party announced a state-wide campaign, including marches and demonstrations, to intensify the stir for Aravalli conservation.
Protesters highlighted that 20% of the Aravalli range has been affected by mining activities.
A group of youths and students began a 1000-km padyatra from Mount Abu to raise awareness about the threat to Aravalli.
The protests aim to pressure the government into taking action to protect the Aravalli mountain range.
- Who
- Gandhian activists, freedom fighters, senior citizens, Congress party, youths, and students
- What
- Protests and a 1000-km padyatra for Aravalli conservation
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan; padyatra began at Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu
- When
- Protests on Thursday, Congress campaign starting Saturday, padyatra started Wednesday
- Why
- To raise awareness about the threat to Aravalli and demand government action for its conservation
Protesters
Government
Aravalli Conservation
Protesters
Protesters demand immediate action to stop mining and protect the Aravalli mountain range, citing its ecological importance and the threat to 35 districts across four states.
Government
The government's stance on the issue is not explicitly stated in the articles.
Key facts
- Protest Organizers
- Gandhian activists, freedom fighters, senior citizens, Bharat Seva Sansthan
- Protest Location
- Central Park, Jaipur
- Congress Party Action
- State-wide Jan Jagran campaign, 3-km marches, demonstrations at district and block levels
- Aravalli Mountain Range
- Oldest mountain range in India, spans 35 districts across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat
- Threat to Aravalli
- 20% of the mountain range has been affected by mining activities
- Youth and Student Initiative
- 1000-km Aravalli Bachao Padyatra started from Mt. Abu
Quotes
Giridhari Singh Bafna
Secretary of Bharat Seva Sansthan
“This is the cause of saving the oldest mountain range of India – Our Maa Aravallis, from the existential threat. This is the matter saving lifeline of over 35 districts spread over 4 states- Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat.”
thestatesman.com
“The 20 percent portion of the mountain range has already been ‘devoured’ in the miners’ activities; we can not allow any further loss due to mining or any other mismanagement.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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