Government cites Supreme Court order to reject Aravalli mining push charge

The central government has rejected reports that claimed the definition of the Aravalli hills has been changed to allow mining and said that a Supreme Court order has placed a freeze on new mining leases in the region unless a comprehensive management plan if finalised. In a statement issued on Sunday, it said the apex court has directed uniform criteria to safeguard the Aravallis as uncontrolled mining can pose a "great threat to the ecology" of the country.

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