Srinagar, Nov. 6 -- Waste management has serious implications for public health, the environment and the overall quality of urban life. Srinagar city is expanding rapidly. Its population, commercial activity and tourism are adding to the daily waste burden. As per a recent media report, Srinagar generates nearly 525 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste every day. However, the city's existing infrastructure can process only 184.5 tonnes. This leaves a daily gap of around 340.5 tonnes. The figures, submitted by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), point to the scale of the waste management challenge facing the city. The situation calls for immediate intervention and a comprehensive long-term s...