Gandhinagar, Dec. 24 -- Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government's firm commitment to the conservation and sustainable development of the Aravalli hills, stating that the state remains fully dedicated to safeguarding the forest areas and environmentally sensitive regions.

He stated that, in accordance with the Supreme Court's directives, the Government of Gujarat is implementing all aspects related to the new definition and conservation of the Aravalli hills.

He emphasised that the state government will prohibit mining entirely in 'core and inviolate' zones, including protected areas, eco-sensitive zones, reserve areas, wetlands, and CAMPA plantation sites across the stat...