Geospatial mapping and SWOT analysis of municipal solid waste management: A case study of Srinagar city

Authors

  • Jasir Mushtaq , Abdul Qayoom Dar ,Naved Ahsan

Abstract

This paper exhibits the effectuation of a Geospatial mapping technique to meliorate the
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management at the micro-level in the mountainous city having a growing
urban environment. The study has been carried out in the Srinagar city of north-western Himalayas, India.
Srinagar city is facing a massive boom of population, which has significantly pressurized and weakened the
current MSW management infrastructure. The present study aimed to know the current status and
challenges in managing the municipal solid waste of the Srinagar city. The research carried out was based on
analyzing data obtained from field surveys, questionnaires, and other available literature. In this research
work, the geospatial mapping of MSW management was conducted by using ArcGIS (Version 10.3.1)
mapping software. Further, to analyze the challenges confronted by authorities in managing the MSW, a
SWOT model (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) was applied. The geospatial maps were
generated, viz., population density map, and thematic map of MSW generation rates. The geospatial
mapping findings of the aforesaid parameters have rendered valuable information and the status of a specific
parameter of each administrative ward of the Srinagar city. Furthermore, a new efficient municipal solid
waste management plan was proposed to improve the existing frail waste management system and mitigate
the problems faced by authorities of the Srinagar city.

Published

2020-04-30

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