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The Centre has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and directed states to expand protected zones. This move aims to conserve the ancient mountain range, extending from Delhi to Gujarat, and halt unregulated mining. The government also intends to expand restricted areas based on ecological assessments. ]]> https://www.thenewj.in/2025/12/24/amid-outcry-centres-new-order-on-aravalli-no-new-mining-leases-protected-zone-to-be-expanded/feed/ 0 2513