Shimla, May 28 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called for urgent reforms in planning, infrastructure, and environmental governance while warning that Himachal Pradesh was entering a critical phase of urban transformation and climate vulnerability.

He was speaking at the release of the book, 'City Limits: The Crisis of Urbanisation', authored by environmentalist, urban policy expert and former deputy mayor of Shimla Tikender Singh Panwar.

"I have seen Shimla changing since my childhood. Areas that once had forests are now covered with buildings. There is a need for vertical construction here," he remarked.

Addressing the gathering, the CM said, "We need to understand Himachal differently. By 2040, nearly 50% of the population w...