The Supreme Court warned that Himachal Pradesh could “vanish in thin air” if environmental damage continues unchecked. The court said the state’s ecological situation has gone from bad to worse. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan made the remarks on July 28 while hearing a plea over a state move to restrict construction in green zones.
The justices said climate change is hitting Himachal hard. They blamed reckless development, not nature, for landslides, collapsing roads, and vanishing forests. “Humans, not nature, are responsible,” the bench said.
The court pointed to hydropower projects, multi-lane highways, and rapid construction as key reasons behind Himachal’s crisis. “The state took advantage of its beauty, but ignored the cost,” it said.
It added that building roads and tunnels without proper planning increased the risk of disasters. Forest loss, soil erosion, and rising temperatures are now threatening farming, tourism, and daily life in the state.
The court told both the Himachal government and the Centre to take immediate steps. “Revenue cannot come at the cost of the environment,” the bench said. It urged officials to consult geologists and local communities before approving new projects. The justices directed the Supreme Court registry to register a public interest case on the issue. They asked the Himachal government to file a detailed response with a clear action plan.
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The bench said the Chief Justice of India will assign the matter to a suitable bench. The next hearing is set for August 25. “If the current pace continues,” the court warned, “Himachal may vanish from the country’s map. God forbid this happens.”
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