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Supreme Court's 100-Metre Elevation Rule Threatens 90% of Aravalli Hills Protection: Environmental and Ecological Implications
Dec 03, 2025 07:37 pm CST
The Supreme Court's approval of a new definition requiring 100-metre elevation for Aravalli Hills classification could exclude 90% of traditionally protected areas. Environmental experts warn this decision threatens groundwater recharge zones, wildlife corridors, and climate regulation functions of this ancient mountain range, while the Court has simultaneously ordered comprehensive mapping and halted new mining leases pending a sustainable development plan.
Haryana's Rs 5,700 Crore 'Water Secure Haryana' Program: Transforming Irrigation Management with World Bank Support
Nov 07, 2025 05:16 pm CST
The Haryana Government is launching the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana' Program worth Rs 5,700 crore, with Rs 4,000 crore support from the World Bank. Starting in 2026, this six-year initiative aims to revolutionize irrigation and water management across 18 districts through advanced infrastructure, water body construction, treated wastewater reuse, micro-irrigation systems, sustainable agriculture practices, and innovative drainage solutions to transform Haryana into India's first truly water-secure state by 2032.