Blog - Aravali Forests: Government Actions & Indian Perceptions "The Heartbeat of Our Land is Fading. Can You Hear It?"

Blog No. 3425/PI - Part 1 - Written by - 

Ms. Anuradha Gupta, Founder General Secretary, Prithvi Innovations

( if you support the Aravalli Bachao Citizens Movement

then do "JOIN US " to Save Aravalis)

Hindi Blog Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oW4b0Yv-9lRDRtxjWRT-DFZjtLFPZioS/view?usp=sharing

Quick Snapshot of the matter of highest concern …..

The government's actions effectively shrink the legal footprint of the Aravalis to only the tallest hills, leaving the foothills and flat forests vulnerable. While the government claims this brings legal clarity and has promised strict monitoring, the general Indian public—especially environmentalists and urban residents—perceives this as a regressive step that threatens the region's water security and air quality.

Hey, future. Look around you. That hazy sky, that choking dust, that thirst you feel when the water tap runs dry... Do you ever wonder where it truly began?. 

Meet Aravali. Not just a mountain range, but our grandmother. She's been standing for a billion years, silent and strong, since before dinosaurs walked this earth. She's seen empires rise and fall, felt the first rains, and breathed life into our land for generations.

She's the reason Delhi-NCR can breathe. Her ancient peaks block the desert's rage, her roots hold our precious groundwater, and her forests are the last home for leopards and forgotten birds. She’s our shield, our lung, our water source.

But now, our grandmother is tired. She's being torn apart, piece by piece. Not by nature, but by us. By concrete and greed. The very ground she stands on is being redefined, shrunk, erased from maps, all so a few can profit.

I remember my grandmother telling me stories of crystal-clear streams in the Aravalis, of air so fresh it felt like a hug. Today, children in Gurugram wear masks to school. The streams are gone. The water table is plummeting. Soon, the dust storms will be relentless, and our cities will choke.

This isn't just about trees; it’s about our future. It’s about the water we'll drink, the air we'll breathe, the heat we'll endure. It’s about our right to a healthy life.

Do we stand by and watch her vanish? Or do we rise, together, and become her voice?

The Aravalli Bachao Citizens Movement is fighting on the ground, in the courts, and in the streets. We are young, old, students, professionals – all united by one simple truth: We cannot live without Aravali.Citizens

This is your moment. Your voice. Your future. Join us. Walk with us. Speak with us. Let's show them the heartbeat of our land is not for sale.

LINK of What's app group to join the movement, volunteer, or simply learn more.

https://wa.me/c/919305483307

Some actions you can start from today to show your solidarity 

1. Search for "Aravalli Bachao  Movement" on Instagram or Twitter and follow them.

2. Watch for the "Call for Objections" on the Mining Management Plan (likely coming in Jan-Feb 2026).

3. Download the Sameer App to report local environmental violations.

   App Link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.cpcb&pcampaignid=web_share

#You do not need to be a lawyer or a full-time activist to help. The movement relies heavily on "citizen science" and public pressure.

A. Join the "Boots on the Ground" Groups

The most effective way is to join existing collectives that are already fighting these cases.

• Aravalli Bachao Citizens Movement: This is the most active group. They organize weekly protests, file legal petitions, and document violations.

  • Action: Follow them on social media (Instagram/Twitter) to join their "Sunday Forest Walks" or protests in Gurugram/Delhi.

• I Am Gurgaon: Focuses on restoration and working with the administration to create city forests (like the Aravali Biodiversity Park).

• People for Aravallis: A youth-led advocacy group active in raising awareness.

B. Digital Activism (High Impact)

The government and courts track public sentiment.

• Public Consultations: When the Ministry of Environment (MoEFCC) releases the draft "Sustainable Mining Management Plan" (expected early 2026), they will invite public comments.

  • Action: Do not ignore this. Send an email objecting to mining in "critical water recharge zones." (NGOs usually provide draft templates; watch their pages).

• Twitter/X Storms: Use hashtags like #SaveAravalli, #AravalliBachao, and #WithdrawForestAmendment to tag the Environment Minister and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

C. Citizen Science (The "Watchdog" Role)

The NGT relies on evidence. You can help gather it.

• Spotting Violations: If you see stone crushers, fresh digging, or tree felling in the Aravali areas (e.g., along the Gurugram-Faridabad road):

  1. Take a Photo/Video: Ensure your phone's GPS Location (Geotagging) is turned ON.

  2. Report It: Send these photos to the "Aravalli Bachao" group or tweet them tagging the Haryana Forest Department (@HaryanaForest) and CPCB (Pollution Control Board).

  3. File a Complaint: Use the "Sameer App" (by CPCB) to lodge an official complaint about dust/pollution from illegal  mining.

Please stay tuned for more detailed write UP on the issue in hand and the Rising unrest. Write to us, what are your views on this and Join and support the movement to Save Aravalli. 

#SaveAravalli #AravalliBachao #YouthForNature #EcologicalBalance #ClimateAction #DelhiNCR #FutureGenerations #ProtectOurPlanet #Aravallis #EnvironmentalJustice

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