Srinagar, March 13 -- Dal Lake, the jewel of Srinagar, was once famed for its pristine clarity. However, the lake continues to grapple with pollution. While recent government initiatives, such as connecting houseboats to sewage treatment plants, deploying aeration fountains and reviving navigation channels, are steps towards rehabilitation, these efforts must be part of a sustained strategy. The lake's survival hinges not on individual actors but on systemic reforms, stringent enforcement and a collective reimagining of its role in Kashmir's future. The tourism industry's reliance on Dal Lake cannot be denied. For decades, it has been the centrepiece of Kashmir's allure, drawing travellers seeking the ethereal beauty immortalised in poetr...