India, June 24 -- A High-Powered Committee (HPC) constituted by the Supreme Court on May 25, 2026, has brought little hope for conservation of the Aravallis. The constitution of the Committee is very worrisome, comprising mainly of ex-government officers.

The Supreme Court stayed its own order of November 20, 2025, which defined the Aravallis as 100 metres above local relief on December 29, 2025, after recognising the "profound concern" and "public dissent and criticism" against its November order. The Supreme Court ordered a fresh look at the definition for obtaining a fair, impartial, independent expert opinion after associating all requisite stakeholders.

This stand of the Supreme Court brought hope and renewed faith that concerns of...