2. Hill areas have fragile ecosystems which can't cope up with the frantic pace of infrastructure development being pursued currently by the state. The need of the hour is to strike a balance between ecology and economy in these regions. Elucidate.

2. Hill areas have fragile ecosystems which can’t cope up with the frantic pace of infrastructure development being pursued currently by the state. The need of the hour is to strike a balance between ecology and economy in these regions. Elucidate.