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Haryana Govt Re‑launches Drive to Remove Aravali Encroachments After Four Years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Haryana government has announced a renewed effort to clear illegal encroachments along the Aravali hills, marking a significant step toward restoring the region’s natural landscape.
The Haryana government has re‑initiated its long‑delayed plan to clear encroachments on the Aravali hills, a move that follows a four‑year pause in the project.
The encroachments, which include illegal settlements and unauthorized constructions, have threatened the ecological balance of the Aravali range and hindered conservation efforts.
Under the revived plan, the state’s Forest Department will collaborate with local authorities to identify and remove illegal structures, with a target to complete the clearance by the end of the fiscal year.
Officials say the initiative will not only restore the natural habitat but also boost eco‑tourism and protect the region’s biodiversity.
The encroachments, which include illegal settlements and unauthorized constructions, have threatened the ecological balance of the Aravali range and hindered conservation efforts.
Under the revived plan, the state’s Forest Department will collaborate with local authorities to identify and remove illegal structures, with a target to complete the clearance by the end of the fiscal year.
Officials say the initiative will not only restore the natural habitat but also boost eco‑tourism and protect the region’s biodiversity.