Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasized the significance of the Aravalli mountain range as a natural heritage of the state. He affirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Aravallis in their natural state, prohibiting any alterations. The Chief Minister instructed relevant departments to collaborate on special campaigns to combat illegal mining in the Aravalli districts.
Chief Minister Sharma chaired a meeting to review the efforts of the Forest and Environment, and Mines departments at his residence. He declared that no new mining activities would be permitted in the Aravalli region by the state government. Additionally, he highlighted the issuance of clear directives by the Central government to maintain the natural essence of the Aravalli belt and prevent unauthorized mining activities.
To enforce environmental regulations, the Chief Minister ensured strict adherence to guidelines set by the Supreme Court and the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) when granting mining leases. He announced the initiation of a Rs 250 crore Green Aravalli Development Project aimed at revitalizing the Aravalli range through extensive plantation across 32,000 hectares in the Aravalli districts. Senior officials from various departments attended the meeting to discuss these conservation efforts.
