Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40pm on 17 Jan 2026,Saturday India
Data reveals that **more than 77% of all illegal mining FIRs in Rajasthan were filed in districts within the Aravalli mountain region, despite it having relatively fewer mining leases and lower mineral production than other areas. This highlights the intensity of illegal extraction activities in one of India’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes, which spans much of the state. Environmentalists warn that any changes to the legal definition or protection of the Aravalli range could further exacerbate rampant violations. The trend underscores ongoing environmental and regulatory challenges in curbing unlawful mining and safeguarding the ancient hills. (PC: PTI)
