Supreme Court forms 5-member panel to propose definition of Aravalli range
The Supreme Court has established a five-member committee to define the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range. This committee, led by Kanchan Devi, is tasked with regulating future mining activities and is expected to submit its report by August 31. The court has also imposed a stay on mining in the region until the committee's findings are reviewed.
- ▪The committee will assess the implications of mining activities on the Aravalli ecosystem.
- ▪All stakeholders, including local communities and environmentalists, will be involved in the assessment process.
- ▪The Supreme Court has previously regulated mining in the Aravalli region since 2002.
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Supreme Court forms 5-member panel to propose definition of Aravalli rangeThe panel will be headed by Director General of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Kanchan Devi, according to the May 25 order.Published on: Jun 03, 2026 7:25 AM ISTBy Abraham ThomasShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member committee to arrive at a uniform definition of the ecologically fragile Aravalli range to regulate future mining activities, and submit a report on the conservation of the range by August 31.The Supreme Court has already stayed mining across the entire Aravalli region pending the HPC’s final report and its consideration.
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