| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Haryana Revises Aravali Definition |
| Date | 4th October 2025 |
| Key Authority | Haryana Department of Geology and Mines |
| Criteria Added | Minimum geological age (>1 billion years) & height (>100 meters elevation) |
| Supreme Court Role | Directed Union Environment Ministry & 4 states for a unified definition |
| Affected States | Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat |
| GSI's Stance | Advised scientific accuracy, excluded younger rock formations |
| Expert Concerns | Reduced protection scope in areas like Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh |
| Ecological Importance | Prevents desertification, controls Thar desert expansion |
| Geological Groups | Rocks of Aravali and Delhi supergroups predominantly |
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