💨 Abstract

The battle over mining in the Aravalli region is unfolding in courts, media, and on the ground, with protests growing into a mass movement. The Supreme Court recently attempted to clarify definitions and impose a planning framework to curb illegal mining. The court allowed existing mines to operate under safeguards but halted new leases until a Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) is created. However, concerns remain about the plan's effectiveness and potential for misuse. The government's claim that only 0.

Courtesy: theprint.in