Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Delhi's Ridge Faces Threats from Encroachment and Neglect
Delhi's Ridge, a vital green space, is struggling to survive due to construction, illegal settlements, and government inaction.
Despite court orders and citizen efforts to protect it, the Ridge is shrinking.
Encroachments, such as houses and businesses, are replacing the natural environment.
The government has been slow to remove these encroachments and protect the area.
This is contributing to pollution and harming Delhi's environment, as the Ridge acts as a natural air filter.
Experts say urgent action is needed to save this important ecological area.
Delhi's Ridge is facing decline due to encroachments and government inaction, despite court orders.
Unauthorised settlements and construction are replacing the Ridge's natural environment.
Encroachment removal is slow, with only 91 hectares cleared of 398.6 hectares identified by March.
The Ridge Management Board approved projects that diverted land for construction.
Experts say that invasive species, along with construction, threaten the Ridge's ecosystem.
- Who
- Delhi government, encroachers, conservationists
- What
- Decline of the Delhi Ridge due to encroachment and lack of protection.
- When
- Over the past three decades
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Due to bureaucratic apathy, encroachments, and insufficient enforcement of protection measures.
Activist View
Expert View
Encroachment Removal and Protection
Activist View
The forest department needs more help from police to remove encroachments. There is also political interference.
Expert View
The authorities are removing unauthorized structures, but they are also introducing commercial amenities.
- Subject
- Delhi Ridge
- Origin
- Aravali Hills
- Threats
- Encroachments and government apathy
- Notified Ridge Area
- 7,777 hectares
- Legal Status
- Section 20 notification pending
- Court Involvement
- Supreme Court and High Court
Sources
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