While the rank may not be as high as expected, it is still a significant improvement from the city's previous rank of 239 in 2018. The survey evaluated the performance of districts on various parameters such as sanitation infrastructure, solid waste management, behavior change, and sustainability.
Despite the improvement, Srinagar still has a long way to go in terms of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the rural areas of the city. The survey highlights the need for more effective waste management, proper sanitation infrastructure, and behavior change campaigns to encourage citizens to adopt good hygiene and sanitation practices.
The local administration has launched several initiatives such as the Swachh Srinagar Abhiyan, Clean Village Campaign, and Swachh Bharat Mission to promote cleanliness and hygiene in the city. However, there is still a need for more concerted efforts to improve the city's overall cleanliness and sanitation status.
The 156th rank in the SSG survey is a reminder of the challenges faced by Srinagar and other cities in achieving the goal of a Swachh Bharat. It is an opportunity for the city to learn from the shortcomings highlighted in the survey and work towards improving its performance in the next edition of the survey.
In conclusion, Srinagar's 156th rank in the Swachh Sarvekshan Grameen survey is an improvement from its previous rank and a testament to the efforts made by the local administration, citizens, and other stakeholders in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the rural areas of the city. However, there is still a need for more effective measures to improve the city's overall sanitation status.