Save the Aravalli Hills
Protect India’s Climate Future
The Aravalli Hills, stretching across North India, are among the oldest geological formations on Earth. They are vital for groundwater recharge, biodiversity, and climate regulation, supporting millions of people and countless ecosystems.
A recent proposal threatens these hills by redefining them solely based on height — only landforms above 100 metres would remain protected. This narrow, elevation-based definition would exclude nearly 90% of the Aravalli landscape from legal safeguards, exposing it to mining, construction, and deforestation.
If allowed, this redefinition would not only destroy fragile ecosystems but also undermine India’s climate commitments, worsen air and water quality, and intensify environmental disasters like heatwaves, dust storms, and desertification.
The Aravallis are more than hills — they are India’s climate spine, and losing them would have irreversible consequences for our environment, health, and future generations.
Save the Aravallis: India’s Climate Spine at Risk
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Why the Aravallis Matter
The Aravalli Hills, one of the oldest geological formations on Earth, are critical for India’s environment and climate. They:
Recharge groundwater for millions of people 💧
Control desertification and soil erosion 🌱
Maintain biodiversity corridors 🐾
Regulate local and regional climate 🌬️
Height is not the measure of their importance. Even low-relief hills are essential ecosystems that protect our cities, villages, and future generations.
The Threat
"ONLY HILL ABOVE 100 METRES WOULD REMAIN PROTECTED"
A recent proposal seeks to redefine the Aravallis based solely on elevation: only hills above 100 metres would remain protected.
This would:
- Exclude nearly 90% of the Aravalli landscape from legal protection
- Open the door to mining, construction, and deforestation ⛏️🌲
- Endanger water security, air quality, and public health
- Intensify heatwaves, dust storms, and climate stress, especially in Delhi-NCR
Such a definition ignores ecological reality, hydrology, and climate science, putting millions of lives and ecosystems at risk.
Why You Should Act
The Aravallis are India’s climate spine. Weakening their protection directly undermines India’s Net Zero and climate commitments, including:
- Reducing carbon sequestration capacity 🌿
- Increasing environmental and social vulnerability ⚠️
- Violating constitutional and legal principles 🏛️
Your signature is a stand for:
- Constitutional rights and public interest
- Climate justice for vulnerable communities
- Future generations’ access to water, air, and nature
Our Prayers to Authorities
We urge the government and constitutional authorities to:
- Reject the 100-metre height-based definition
- Recognize the Aravallis as an ecological and hydrological landscape
- Extend protection to all hills, forests, ridges, and recharge zones
- Impose a long-term moratorium on mining and destructive activities
- Align policies with India’s Net Zero and climate adaptation commitments
- Consult independent scientists, environmental institutions, and local communities
Protect the Aravallis - Sign The Petition
Protect the Aravallis. Uphold the Constitution. Stand for India’s Climate. Every signature counts. Add your name to send a strong message to decision-makers.
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