Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Report: Aravalli Range Needs Protection from Waste
The Aravalli hills in Haryana are being harmed by people throwing away and burning trash illegally.
A new report says this is causing pollution and making people sick.
The report suggests that the entire area should not be used for dumping waste.
It also suggests better monitoring to stop the illegal dumping, like more checkposts and using drones.
The report also wants better rules for waste disposal, like separating waste and recycling, and wants to get rid of single-use plastics in the area.
A report recommends making the Haryana Aravalli range a 'no-go' zone for waste disposal.
The report, by People for Aravallis, highlights environmental degradation due to illegal waste dumping and burning.
Over 100 geo-tagged locations across Haryana districts are identified for illegal waste disposal.
The report calls for immediate action to protect the ecosystem and implement waste management rules.
Experts suggest 24/7 checkposts and drone surveillance to prevent waste dumping, and a ban on single-use plastics.
- Who
- People for Aravallis, Union Environment Minister, Haryana Chief Minister.
- What
- A report recommends a ban on waste disposal in the Aravalli range due to environmental damage.
- When
- The report was released on Tuesday.
- Where
- Haryana Aravalli range
- Why
- Due to severe environmental degradation caused by illegal dumping and burning of waste.
- Report Title
- The State of the Haryana Aravallis: Citizens’ Report – Part 2
- Focus
- Waste dumping and burning in the Aravallis
- Recommendations
- No-go zone for waste disposal, independent studies, increased monitoring, enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules
- Key Areas
- Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh, Rewari, and Charkhi Dadri districts
- Concern
- Contamination of soil, groundwater, and air
