The Supreme Court of India said the proposed Aravalli expert committee must consult environmental specialists and stakeholders while remaining compact, with CJI Surya Kant observing that a 5–7 member panel would ensure effective functioning and ecological protection of the mountain range.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay its earlier order on the uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and to form a new expert committee. He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to protecting and restoring the Aravalli range, with the mining ban continuing.
