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Rajasthan CM Vows to Protect Aravalli Range, Launches Green Project

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has declared the Aravalli range an invaluable heritage and stated the government will not allow any tampering with its natural form. He announced a ban on new mining activities and ordered joint special campaigns to curb illegal mining in the region. The CM also launched a ₹250 crore Green Aravalli Development Project for intensive plantation across 32,000 hectares. He emphasized that all actions will strictly follow Supreme Court and central guidelines to ensure ecological balance.

Key Points: Rajasthan Commits to Aravalli Conservation, Bans New Mining

  • Ban on new mining
  • Joint campaigns against illegal mining
  • ₹250 crore Green Aravalli Project
  • Strict compliance with court guidelines
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Aravalli range is priceless natural heritage; govt fully committed to its conservation: Raj CM

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announces strict measures to protect the Aravalli range, including a ban on new mining and a ₹250 crore green project.

"No tampering with the natural form of the Aravallis will be allowed under any circumstances. - CM Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, Dec 27

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Saturday that the Aravalli mountain range is an invaluable natural heritage of the state and that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government is fully committed to its protection.

He asserted that the state government's stance is clear and firm -- no tampering with the natural form of the Aravallis will be allowed under any circumstances.

The Chief Minister directed the Forest and Environment Department, Mines Department, Police and other concerned agencies to launch joint special campaigns in the Aravalli districts to curb illegal mining.

He emphasised that all departments must act in close coordination and take stringent action against violations.

Chief Minister Sharma was chairing a review meeting of the Forest and Environment, and the Mines departments at his residence on Saturday.

He said that the state government will not grant permission for any new mining activities in the Aravalli region.

He added that the Central government has also issued clear directives in this regard, which will be uniformly applicable across the entire Aravalli belt.

These measures, he said, will help preserve the natural character of the mountain range and effectively curb irregular and illegal mining.

The Chief Minister also added that while issuing mining leases, the state government has ensured strict compliance with the guidelines issued from time to time by the Supreme Court and the Central Empowered Committee (CEC), along with all environmental safeguards.

He told that a Rs 250 crore Green Aravalli Development Project has been launched to rejuvenate the Aravalli range.

Under the project, intensive plantation is being carried out across 32,000 hectares in Aravalli districts to restore greenery and ecological balance.

Senior officials from the Chief Minister's Office, Forest and Environment Department, and the Mines Department were present at the meeting.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some strong words from the CM. We've been hearing about protecting the Aravallis for decades, but the mining mafia always finds a way. The key is the "joint special campaigns" - if police, forest, and mines departments actually work together without corruption, maybe we'll see real change.
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Vikram M
Good to see the central and state government on the same page. The Aravalli range is not just Rajasthan's heritage, it's crucial for the climate of North India. The plantation drive on 32,000 hectares is massive! Hope they use native species that can survive with less water.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves hiking in the Aravallis near Delhi, this is heartening news. The destruction has been heartbreaking to witness. Strict enforcement is the need of the hour. The project needs constant public monitoring so funds are used properly.
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Rohit P
I want to be optimistic, but I'll believe it when I see it. Every government says this. The mining lobby is very powerful. What about the existing leases? Will they be reviewed? "No new mining" is good, but existing legal mines also cause damage. The commitment needs to be absolute.
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Kavya N
This is about our children's future. The Aravallis hold groundwater, support wildlife, and give us clean air. The Green Aravalli Project must involve local communities and environmental experts, not just officials. Jai Hind! 🌳

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