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SC puts in abeyance its earlier order on Aravalli, forms new expert panel; Opposition welcomes, Govt reaffirms commitment to protect range
New Delhi, December 29: The opposition on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its earlier decision issued on November 20 to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and the Aravalli Range, while the Government reaffirmed its committment to protect the world's oldest surviving mountain systems.
"Fully committed to conservation of Aravalli": Rajasthan CM welcomes SC's stay order
Jaipur, December 29: After the Supreme Court put a stay on its earlier order concerning the Aravalli range, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday said that the BJP government here is fully committed to the conservation of the Aravalli.
"Very significant": Shashi Tharoor welcomes SC's decision on Aravalli, calls for sustainable development
Thiruvananthapuram, December 29: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put a stay on its earlier order concerning the Aravalli range, emphasising the need for sustainable development in India.
"Huge but temporary relief": Aaditya Thackeray welcomes SC's order on Aravalli, calls for stronger protection
Mumbai, December 29: Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's stay order concerning the Aravalli Range, calling it a "huge but temporary relief" and emphasising the need for permanent protection.
Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan welcomes SC stay, calls for complete protection of Mountain Range
New Delhi, December 29: The 'Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan', a coalition of environmentalists, activists, and citizens fighting to protect the mountain range, has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its November 20 ruling that had accepted the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range.
Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar welcomes SC decision to stays its earlier order on Aravalli definition
New Delhi, December 29: Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its November 20 ruling that had accepted the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range.
Environment Minister welcomes SC order on Aravalli issue, reiterates govt's commitment to save the hills
New Delhi, Dec 29: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court order on the Aravalli issue and reiterated that the NDA government was committed to saving the hill range.
"Stand committed for protection of Aravalli range": Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav welcomes SC's decision
New Delhi, December 29: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its November 20 ruling that had accepted the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range and reaffirmed his commitment to the protection and restoration of the mountain range.
'Further clarification needed': SC puts revised Aravalli Hills definition in abeyance, mulls fresh expert committee
New Delhi, Dec 29: The Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance its earlier directions prescribing a revised definition of the Aravalli Hills.
SC stays its earlier order on Aravalli definition; forms new expect panel to examine issues
New Delhi, December 29: The Supreme Court has "put in abeyance" its earlier decision to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range.
SC to hold crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition today
New Delhi, Dec 29: The Supreme Court's crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills, scheduled for Monday, is expected to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in light of the government's commitments.
SC's crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition tomorrow
New Delhi, Dec 28: The Supreme Court's crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills on Monday is likely to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in the light of the government's commitment.
Aravalli range is priceless natural heritage; govt fully committed to its conservation: Raj CM
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.
Environment Ministry writes to states on prohibited zones, sustainable mining plan in Aravalli
New Delhi, December 25: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat regarding the "ban on grant of new Mining leases and strict regulation of ongoing mining activity in the Aravalli Hills in compliance of the Order of Supreme Court in their judgment dated November 20, 2025 in the matter of Writ Petition No.202/1995 in the TN Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India regarding."
Mining will be completely prohibited by state government in 'core and inviolate' zones: Gujarat Minister
Gandhinagar, December 25: Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia has reaffirmed the state government's firm commitment to the conservation and sustainable development of the Aravalli hills and mining will be completely prohibited by the state government in 'core and inviolate' zones.
Centre will protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expanded
New Delhi, December 24: In a significant step towards conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range stretching from Delhi to Gujarat from illegal mining, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued directions to the States for a complete ban on the Grant of any New Mining Leases in the Aravallis, the release said.
SC has recognised Ministry's Green Aravalli Project; rumours unfounded: Bhupender Yadav (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Dec 23: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday clarified that the Supreme Court has not granted any relaxation for mining in the Aravalli range, strongly refuting rumours and misinformation being circulated about the ecologically sensitive region.
'No relaxation in Aravallis, only 0.19 pc mining eligible': Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams 'misinformation campaign'
New Delhi, Dec 21: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Sunday, rejected claims of dilution in protection norms for the Aravalli range, asserting that "no relaxation has been given" and warning against what he termed a deliberate attempt to spread confusion on a long-pending and sensitive environmental issue.
'Reducing Aravalli protection to 100 metres is signing its death certificate': Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur, Dec 16: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has strongly criticised the Centre’s stand on the Aravalli range, calling it a direct threat to the environment and future generations.