Save the Aravali Hills: Protect India’s Oldest Mountain Range

The Aravali Hills are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, estimated to be over 1.5 billion years old. Stretching across Rajasthan, Haryana, and parts of Delhi–NCR, they act as a natural shield for North India.

These hills play a crucial role in:

Controlling air pollution, especially in Delhi–NCR

Preventing the spread of the Thar Desert

Recharging groundwater and supporting rivers and lakes

Providing habitat to hundreds of plant and animal species

However, today the Aravali Hills are under serious and continuous threat.

Due to illegal mining, deforestation, unchecked construction, and encroachment, large portions of the Aravali range have already been damaged or flattened. Despite environmental laws and court orders, destructive activities continue in many areas.

The destruction of the Aravali Hills is directly linked to:

Rapidly worsening air quality in Delhi–NCR

Severe water scarcity in nearby regions

Loss of forests, wildlife, and biodiversity

Rising temperatures, heatwaves, and climate imbalance

Environmental experts warn that damage to the Aravali ecosystem is largely irreversible. Once these hills are destroyed, they cannot be naturally restored, putting the health and future of millions of people at risk.

This is not just an environmental issue — it is a public health and climate crisis.

We cannot stay silent while one of India’s most important natural barriers is disappearing.

📢 What We Demand

We urge the Government and concerned authorities to:

Immediately stop illegal mining and quarrying in the Aravali region

Declare remaining Aravali areas as protected and eco-sensitive zones

Launch large-scale afforestation and ecological restoration programs

Strictly enforce environmental laws and take action against violators

Promote public awareness about the importance of the Aravali Hills

🤝 Call to Action

Protecting the Aravali Hills means protecting:

Our air

Our water

Our climate

Our future generations

Together, we can make difference ✊