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'Bogus attempt at damage control': Congress slams Centre's new order on Aravalli; attacks '100m+' hill definition

Congress slammed the Centres ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis as a bogus attempt at damage control, saying it fails to address concerns over the governments new 100-metre hill definition. Jairam Ramesh alleged the redefinition weakens environmental protection despite expert objections, a charge the Centre has denied.