On October 13, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) proposed a new 100-metre definition for Aravallis to the Supreme Court. On November 20, the Supreme Court accepted the 100-metre recommendation of the ministry. The FSI undertook the exercise after it was engaged by the CEC under a Supreme Court order in 2010. Story continues below this adIn the presentation, reviewed by The Indian Express, Parmeshwar pointed out the “integrity of the Aravali as a geographical feature is lost due to this (100-metre) definition”. The minister also said that the extent of Aravalli areas covered under the 100-metre definition would be known only after the ground demarcation is completed.

Source: Indian Express December 24, 2025 03:53 UTC