Special Report: Experts Warn 99% of Aravalli Hills Could Lose Protection Under New Mining Rule

On this Special Report, the focus is on the alleged threat to the Aravalli range due to new mining definitions. An independent forest policy analyst argues that the government's '100-meter rule' could leave 99% of hills unprotected. A former bureaucrat highlights how definitions have historically changed to aid mining. Activists warn of desertification and water scarcity, questioning if 'greed above greenery' is driving policy. The discussion explores the potential environmental cost of mining in this eco-sensitive zone.