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Nuh Administration Begins Drone Mapping to Curb Illegal Mining in Aravalis

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Nuh Administration Begins Drone Mapping to Curb Illegal Mining in Aravalis

The Nuh district administration has launched a drone-based mapping initiative to monitor fresh violations and landscape changes in the ecologically sensitive Aravali region. The move comes as authorities continue efforts to curb illegal mining activities across vulnerable stretches of the Aravali belt.

Drone Mapping to Create a Visual Baseline

Nuh Deputy Commissioner Akhil Pilani stated that the primary objective of the exercise is to establish a visual reference database that will help authorities detect even minor excavation activities or newly created access paths at an early stage.

“We have collaborated with Driishya Haryana to conduct drone mapping of the Aravali hills. The first phase of mapping has been completed, and we plan to repeat the survey after three months to compare the imagery and identify any changes,” Pilani said.

Focus on High-Risk Mining Zones

Officials confirmed that periodic aerial surveys will concentrate on sensitive areas within and around Nuh, particularly Basai Meo and nearby villages, which have repeatedly faced allegations of illegal extraction of stone and soil.

These areas have remained under scrutiny due to past incidents involving unauthorized excavation and transport of mined materials.

Lessons from Previous Mining Controversies

The latest initiative follows last year’s controversy in Basai Meo, where a hillock was reportedly flattened and unauthorized roads were carved out to transport mined materials across the Haryana–Rajasthan border.

Local residents had raised concerns about tractors and trolleys entering villages, loading materials, and leaving before enforcement teams could intervene.

Despite joint inspections conducted by forest, mining, and enforcement departments, authorities struggled to catch operators in action. The rugged terrain and remote access routes made traditional ground monitoring challenging.

Technology to Strengthen Environmental Protection

With the introduction of drone surveillance and geo-mapping technology, officials aim to overcome terrain-related challenges and ensure faster identification of violations. Regular image comparisons are expected to improve enforcement accuracy and support timely action.

Green Barriers to Block Illegal Routes

In addition to aerial monitoring, the administration has taken physical measures to prevent illegal mining access. Last year, two unauthorized roads in Basai Meo were converted into green buffer zones.

Authorities planted approximately 7,500 saplings along these routes—not only as part of environmental restoration efforts but also to serve as a permanent natural barricade against vehicle movement into mining-prone hill areas.

The combined approach of technology-driven surveillance and on-ground ecological restoration reflects a broader strategy to protect the fragile Aravali ecosystem from continued exploitation.

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