Key facts
- Supreme Court appointed a 5-member panel.
- The panel will define the Aravalli Range.
- The deadline for defining the range is August 31.
- Kanchan Devi, Director General of ICFRE, will chair the panel.
The Supreme Court has taken a significant step towards environmental conservation by appointing a five-member panel tasked with defining the Aravalli Range. This crucial directive aims to establish clear boundaries for the ecologically sensitive region. The panel is mandated to complete its task by August 31. Leading the panel as ex-officio chairperson is Kanchan Devi, who also holds the position of Director General at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). This appointment underscores the judiciary's role in environmental protection and land use management.