Aravalli’s Lifeline: Crackdown on Illegal Roads Targets Mining Menace

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched a major operation to dismantle unauthorized roads snaking through the Aravalli mountain range. This decisive action aims to curb rampant illegal mining and deforestation plaguing the ecologically sensitive region.

Over fifty such illegal access routes have been identified across the range. Faridabad district administration has already begun demolition work, removing several roads to restrict illegal entry.

Environmental activists, while welcoming this move, stress the need for sustained vigilance. They highlight the critical importance of the promised task force for continuous monitoring and enforcement to prevent future encroachments. The long-term success of this initiative hinges on robust, ongoing oversight.

The Aravalli range, a crucial water source for the National Capital Region, faces severe environmental degradation. This operation underscores the urgent need for holistic conservation efforts to safeguard this vital ecosystem and prevent further ecological damage. The effectiveness of this initiative will be a key indicator of the government’s commitment to protecting India’s natural heritage.