JAMMU: Jammu has secured the second rank nationally in the Clean Himalayan City category at the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The award was received on behalf of Jammu by Ayushi Sudan, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), along with Abdul Sattar, Joint Commissioner, Health and Sanitation, and Dr Shahid Hussain, Health Officer.
According to the JMC, the recognition reflects the city’s initiatives in solid waste management, door-to-door four-stream waste segregation, efforts to curb single-use plastic and community-led cleanliness campaigns.
The civic body said the initiatives were implemented in coordination with the Housing and Urban Development Department, with participation from civil society groups and local residents.
The municipal administration dedicated the recognition to sanitation workers, frontline Safai Karamcharis and residents, attributing the achievement to public participation and coordinated efforts.
The JMC said it would continue to upgrade waste processing infrastructure, expand green cover and strengthen sanitation measures.
