Srinagar, April 21 -- The Srinagar Smart City project, part of India's ambitious Smart City Mission, was envisioned as a transformative initiative to modernize infrastructure, promote sustainability, empower local communities, and boost tourism. However, its unfolding has highlighted significant challenges, raising serious questions about execution, transparency, and alignment with residents' needs. Challenges and Concerns One of the core objectives of the project was infrastructure improvement, including the development of roads, utilities, and parking facilities, alongside intelligent traffic management systems to ease congestion. Yet, in practice, many residents have voiced frustration. Instead of easing traffic woes, the expansion of ...