New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Congress MP and former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Modi government of attempting to "sell" the Aravalli Hills instead of "saving them", alleging that recent changes in the definition of the Aravalli region would pave the way for increased mining and real estate activity, further aggravating pollution levels, particularly in and around Delhi.

The remarks come after Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav clarified that only 0.19 per cent or 277 sq km of the 1.44 lakh sq km of the Aravalli hills will be allowed for mining.

Speaking to ANI on the ongoing Aravalli Hills row, Jairam Ramesh said the government's actions were contrary to environmental protection and posed a serious t...