The Aravalli Range is not just a geographical feature; it forms a vital environmental backbone for India, particularly in the northern regions. My lifelong mission is to work towards a better air quality index (AQI) and preserve our environment, and the recent Supreme Court of India's order permitting the destruction of hills below 100 meters in this range is a devastating blow to these efforts.

This order allows for the unchecked destruction of the fragile ecosystem that the Aravalli hills support. The Aravalli Range is recognized globally as a biodiversity hotspot, an area that possesses a high level of endemic species and is under threat. The range plays a crucial role in recharging groundwater, preventing desertification, and stabilizing the regional climate. Allowing the destruction of its hills not only jeopardizes the delicate ecological balance but also puts at risk the air quality and environmental health of millions of people living in its vicinity.

The decision to reduce the protection of these hills undermines decades of environmental progress and endangers the very fabric of ecological conservation efforts in the region. It disregards the pressing need to combat air pollution and climate change, which are exacerbated by such environmental degradation. The importance of these hills cannot be understated; they are vital in combating the severe air pollution that plagues cities like Delhi, which already suffer from some of the highest pollution levels in the world.

We must urge the Supreme Court of India to reconsider and revoke their order. Protecting the Aravalli Range should be a priority, not just for environmentalists and local citizens, but as a matter of national importance. We need to adopt sustainable development practices that protect our biodiversity hotspots and ensure that economic progress does not come at the cost of environmental degradation.

Please sign this petition to ensure that the Supreme Court of India hears our collective voice. Let us stand together to save the Aravalli hills and secure a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.