Actor Saurabh Raaj Jain, known for speaking on social and environmental issues, expressed concern over the recent incidents related to the Aravalli hills. The actor shared a detailed post on social media after learning about the Supreme Court’s decision to adopt a more limited definition of the Aravalli range – an update that experts fear could remove legal protection from about 90% of the landscape.
Saurabh Raj Jain raises red flag over fears of mining, construction and environmental degradation due to Supreme Court’s narrow Aravalli definition
Saurabh said that he felt troubled after watching several videos on the issue and later seeing several reports online. “Hope it’s not what it seems,” he wrote, tagging the relevant authorities. He also urged citizens to be aware and believes that if not taken care of, it could become a long-term ecological challenge that should not be ignored.
For those unfamiliar, the Aravalli Hills are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and have played a major role in protecting Delhi-NCR from desertification, rising temperatures and severe pollution. Under the new criteria, a landform will be considered part of the Aravali only if it rises at least 100 meters above the local terrain. Environmentalists argued that this benchmark is scientifically weak and could substantially reduce the protected area, making the area more vulnerable to environmental damage.
Saurabh reflected these concerns in his post, pointing out that such a change could allow renewed mining and construction in areas that were previously protected by law. Many of the lower peaks – although not meeting the 100 m height requirement – hold important ecological value by supporting groundwater recharge, preventing dust storms, and helping to regulate the local climate.
Saurabh Raaj Jain, who has been connecting with the audience through his various roles on television and digital platforms and was last seen in Tu Dhadkan Main Dil, added his voice to the growing number of environmental experts and activists. They collectively urged officials to reconsider the definition, stressing that decisions taken now could impact the ecological sustainability of North India for many years to come.
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