Rajasthan: Over 1,230 mine leases exist across Aravalis in the state

Rajasthan's Aravali region grapples with over 1,230 disputed mining leases, impacting 17,393 hectares. Despite a central ban on new leases following public outcry, existing operations continue, causing visible environmental damage like denuded hills and disrupted drainage. Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Jaipur districts bear the brunt of this extensive mining footprint.