Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav today said that the Supreme Court ruling in the Aravalli range matter recognises and endorses the Government’s sustained efforts to protect the range through the Aravalli Green Wall Project.

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the minister said that no new mining leases will be permitted, especially in protected and ecologically sensitive areas, including the National Capital Region (NCR).

Mr Yadav further noted that the Project is aimed at restoring degraded land, preventing desertification and improving the ecological health of green cover. The Minister said that the government is committed towards the development of Aravalli in accordance with the Scientific Management Plan.