Aravallis: How mining wreaked havoc on the mountain range

The mountain range's role in defining the shape of the Indian subcontinent and its climate, and the fact that it triggered the explosion of multicellular life, are under-appreciated. However, over the past four decades, it has been destroyed by mining, deforestation and over-exploitation of its fragile and ancient water channels. Read the full story here

Illegal mining has ravaged the mountain range in the past few decades. Down To Earth investigates the loss and traces the legal developments in Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. For more, click here

Even after over 4,000 court cases, destruction of this old-found mountain range continues. Look at this factsheet for more information. For the factsheet, click here

Already vulnerable gaps in the hills may no longer be able to protect north India from the Thar. Read more

After traces of uranium and other mineral deposits were found in the mountain range in preliminary findings, a second phase of survey is being conducted in the state. Read the full story here

Withering of Aravallis, mainly due to erosion of forests along the northern and central tracts, is making dust storms more intense. Click here for the full story