Before the Supreme Court asked for independent experts to review the new definition of the Aravalli hills, a technical panel formed by the Centre had already said that more scientific study was needed. This sub-committee, made up of experts from the Forest Survey of India (FSI), Geological Survey of India (GSI), and Survey of India (SoI), held several meetings in 2024 and found that there is no single clear method to define the Aravalli hills accurately across different regions.
The panel noted that using strict rules like slope or height often led to errors — sometimes villages were included as hills, while real hill areas were left out. Because of these problems, the experts recommended further research before finalising a uniform definition. Despite this, a 100-metre elevation rule was later suggested for practical use, especially for mining regulation. The Supreme Court has now put this definition on hold and ordered a fresh review to ensure that important Aravalli areas are not left unprotected.
Experts Wanted More Study on Aravalli Definition Before Supreme Court
