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Haryana Fines Firms for Illegal Waste Dumping in Aravallis

  • 01 Jul 2025
  • 3 min read

Why in News? 

The Haryana Forest Department has imposed a fine on three firms for illegally dumping construction debris and industrial waste in Nuh's Aravallis forests. 

Key Points

  • About Aravallis:  
    • The Aravallis is the oldest fold mountain on Earth. Geological studies indicate that it is three billion years old.  
    • It spans from Gujarat to Delhi (through Rajasthan and Haryana).  
    • The highest peak in the Aravalli Range is Guru Shikhar Peak on Mount Abu 
    • Impact on Climate:  
      • The Aravallis have an impact upon the climate of northwest India and beyond.  
      • During monsoons, the mountain range gently guides the monsoon clouds eastwards towards Shimla and Nainital, thus helping nurture the sub-Himalayan rivers and feeding the north Indian plains.  
      • During the winter months, it shields the fertile alluvial river valleys of the Indus and Ganga from the harsh cold westerly winds blowing in from Central Asia.  
    • Ecological Role of the Aravalli Range:  
      • The Aravalli range acts as a natural shield against desertification by preventing the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert.  
      • It protects major cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, and Gurugram from desert encroachment and rising aridity.  
    • Rivers:  
      • The range serves as the origin point for several important rivers, including the Chambal, Sabarmati, and Luni 
      • These rivers are crucial for agriculture, drinking water, and regional ecosystems across northwestern India.  
    • Biodiversity Hotspot:  
      • The forests, grasslands, and wetlands in the Aravalli support numerous endangered plant and animal species, making it a critical ecological habitat.  
    • Threats to the Aravalli Ecosystem:  
      • Deforestation, illegal mining, overgrazing, and human settlements are accelerating land degradation across the range.  
        • These activities are damaging underground aquifers, drying lakes, and weakening the range’s ability to support wildlife and biodiversity. 
      • The Supreme Court in 2009 ordered a complete ban on mining in the Aravalli hills of Faridabad, Gurgaon, and Nuh districts of Haryana. 

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