Aravalli Ustav is an initiative for enhancing the understanding of the role of the Aravallis - one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world; with the vision to help build appreciation for their ecology and their importance to the NCR region. The Aravallis are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, running through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. They provide critical socio-ecologi
cal services for the adjacent rural communities as well as the city residents of Gurgaon, Faridabad and Delhi. Vision and Objective of Aravalli Utsav:
Enhancing the understanding of the role of Aravallis in the NCR
and the challenges, can help build appreciation for their ecology
and their importance to the NCR, and lay the groundwork for exploring options for their conservation. The Aravallis of the NCR are:
- A Wildlife Habitat & Corridor& A Buffer to Wildlife Sanctuaries in Delhi & Rajasthan
- A Bird Habitat & Transit Point
- The Last Remaining Forest Patch & A Buffer Against Desertification
- Florally Diverse & Provider of Medicinal Plants
- Provider of Grazing & Fuel-wood
- Micro-climatic Modifier of the Urban Heat Island Effect
- Groundwater Recharge Zone
- Buffer against Air Pollution
- Home to Sacred Spaces Like Mangar Bani Sacred Grove
- Provider of Cultural Benefits of Archaeological Sites
Aravalli Utsav is an initiative by Iamgurgaon in collaboration with India Habitat Centre. It is also supported by Zeiss, Clix Capital and India Photo Archive Foundation.
