Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan state, is facing an ecological crisis due to rampant urbanisation, unregulated tourism, deforestation, and poorly monitored infrastructure projects. The Supreme Court of India recently issued a dire warning that the state could "vanish" if corrective actions are not taken. With rising cases of landslides, flash floods, and human casualties, the court highlighted the impact of climate change, hydropower projects, and unsustainable construction on the region. The state's fragile environment is further burdened by weak implementation of green zone regulations and delayed ecological planning, making it a critical case study in environmental mismanagement in the Indian Himalayan Region.