Aravali panel's consultation process excludes rural people, say environmentalists
Environmentalists and activists have raised concerns that the Supreme Court-appointed committee's online consultation process for the Aravali hills excludes rural communities. They argue that the online mechanism, relying on email or Google forms, is not accessible to non-literate and technology-savvy rural people who are most directly impacted. The committee, formed on May 25, is tasked with reviewing the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali hill range and must submit its report by August 31. Activists also criticized the 21-day feedback window as insufficient for meaningful participation from diverse communities.
Key Points
- Environmentalists criticize the online consultation process of the SC-appointed Aravali panel for excluding rural communities.
- The online mechanism is deemed inaccessible to non-literate and technology-savvy rural populations.
- The committee's mandate is to review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali hill range.
- The 21-day window for feedback is considered inadequate for meaningful participation.
Exam Facts
- Committee formed on: May 25
- Report submission deadline: August 31
- Organizations mentioned: Pan-India Adivasi Samanvay Manch Bharat, Stand With Nature, Ridge Bachao Andolan
- States in Aravali belt: Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi
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