Aravalli Hills Controversy: From FSI Slope Rule to SC's 100m Definition – Full Breakdown

Описание: Is the Supreme Court's new 100-metre rule a death warrant for India's oldest mountain range? In November 2025, the Supreme Court accepted a uniform definition of Aravalli Hills: only landforms rising 100 metres or more above local relief qualify as protected Aravalli hills. But here's the shocking truth—Forest Survey of India (FSI) data shows over 90% of Aravalli hills (many 30-80m high) could lose legal protection, opening vast areas to mining, real estate, and irreversible ecological damage!This ancient range (over 2 billion years old) acts as Delhi-NCR's natural shield against Thar Desert dust storms, recharges groundwater for millions, fights pollution, and supports biodiversity. Yet decades of illegal mining have already erased 31 hills in 50 years. The new rule—measuring from the lowest encircling contour—contradicts earlier slope-based protections (3° slope + foothill buffers) and has sparked massive #SaveAravalli protests in Rajasthan, Haryana, and beyond.In this video, we break down:The full history: From 1985 M.C. Mehta case to 2009 bans & 2010 FSI proposals
Bhupender Yadav's claims vs. Supreme Court judgment (Nov 20, 2025)
How the 100m threshold works (with easy explanation & examples)
Why 90%+ hills are at risk & the real impacts on pollution, desertification & NCR
Government defense (0.19% mining only?) vs. activist warnings

You can read the judgment here: https://api.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/1...

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Aravalli in Danger?
00:18 - MoEFCC statement
01:16 - Historical Timeline of Aravalli Protection
03:20 - The 2010 FSI Slope Rule Explained
07:23 - 100m Definition Breakdown (How It's Measured)
09:03 - 90% at Risk? FSI Assessment Shocker
09:31 - Call to Action: Raise Your Voice!

The Aravallis aren't just hills—they're our lifeline against desertification and pollution. If we lose them, Delhi-NCR could become unlivable. Watch till the end, share widely, and comment your thoughts! Peaceful protests are key—let's demand stronger protection.

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