Aravalli Panel Asks SC for More Time on Landmark Conservation Report
What Happened
The Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee on the Aravallis has sought a six-month extension, until February 28, 2027, to submit its final report. The panel said more time is needed for a comprehensive scientific assessment covering ecological, geological, hydrological, biodiversity and socio-economic aspects of the Aravalli range, and to evaluate over 680 stakeholder submissions.
Key Takeaways
The committee argues that the Aravallis cannot be defined using a single height- or terrain-based criterion. Instead, it has proposed an“Aravalli Ecosystem Landscape” framework that could shape future conservation, land-use and mining regulations across the ecologically sensitive mountain range.