Mountains older than memory: How new ‘definition’ of Aravalli risks eroding ‘Viksit Bharat’

India’s ancient Aravalli Range faces a new definition crisis after a Supreme Court ruling. The court accepted a 100-meter elevation threshold for identifying the hills, sparking concerns among environmentalists. Critics argue this narrow view ignores the range’s vital ecological functions, potentially opening it to unchecked mining and real estate development, threatening water security and climate stability.