Udhampur district administration launches clean himalayan & hill cities initiative at Patnitop under Swachh Bharat Mission
Udhampur ,August 4,2026- In a major step towards promoting sustainable tourism and environmental conservation, the District Administration Udhampur has launched the Clean Himalayan & Hill Cities Initiative at the picturesque hill destination of Patnitop under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). The campaign aims to strengthen cleanliness, scientific waste management, and eco-friendly practices across tourist destinations in […]
Swachh Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra: Scientific waste management helps protect fragile Himalayan ecosystem
Srinagar, July 21,2026- The ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra continues to set an example of environmentally responsible pilgrimage, with a strong focus on scientific waste management, sanitation, and public participation to preserve the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Authorities, sanitation teams, and volunteers are working round the clock to ensure that waste generated along the pilgrimage routes […]
Srinagar steps up cleanliness drive for Swachh Survekshan 2025–26
Srinagar, February 25,2026- With Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 underway, the Srinagar administration has called upon residents to actively participate in making the city cleaner, greener, and more sustainable by adopting the 3R principle — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Swachh Survekshan, conducted annually under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, assesses urban local bodies […]
Green campus campaign boosts plastic-free drive in Jammu
Jammu, December16,2025:In a significant step towards making Jammu a cleaner and plastic-free city, the Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched the Green Campus Campaign, targeting educational institutions to promote sustainable environmental practices. Speaking in an interview with DD News Jammu, Municipal Commissioner Devansh Yadav said that 64 schools and colleges across the city have enrolled in […]
Hands together for a cleaner Ramnagar: Sewa Parv in action
Ramnagar, 29 September 2025: In a bid to promote environmental awareness and civic responsibility, the Social Forestry Division Udhampur successfully organised a cleanliness drive at Main Chowk, Ramnagar on the occasion of Sewa Parv. The initiative witnessed active participation from local residents, volunteers, and forestry officials, all coming together to contribute to a cleaner and […]
Eco-Friendly push:Waste segregation at Amarnath Yatra 2025
Srinagar, July 21, 2025: The Amarnath Yatra 2025, which commenced on July 3 and will conclude on August 9, is setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability through robust waste management initiatives. With thousands of pilgrims trekking to the sacred Amarnath Cave at 3,880 meters in the Kashmir Himalayas, the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board […]
BSF rescue teams extend lifesaving aid to Amarnath pilgrims in J&K
Date: July 9, 2025Srinagar, J&K – The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified its efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra 2025, with its Rescue and Relief teams providing essential medical assistance to yatris along the challenging routes to the holy cave shrine. “BSF Rescue and Relief team providing […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah promotes MICE tourism and cultural events at SKICC
Date: July 9, 2025Srinagar, J&K – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged a strategic focus on promoting Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism and cultural events in Jammu and Kashmir to establish the region as a leading destination for business and cultural gatherings. The announcement was made during the Board of Governors meeting of […]
Directorate of Rural Sanitation revolutionises Waste Management in Jammu and Kashmir
Date: July 9, 2025Srinagar, J&K – The Directorate of Rural Sanitation (DRS), Jammu and Kashmir, is transforming rural waste management through innovative systems for waste segregation, composting, and disposal, ensuring seamless, round-the-clock sanitation services across the Union Territory. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Grameen (SBM-G), the DRS has made significant strides in promoting sustainable sanitation and […]
“Chaar Bin Apnao, Prakriti Bachao” Campaign in Doda
Doda, April 30, 2025: An awareness campaign titled “Chaar Bin Apnao, Prakriti Bachao” was held at Town Hall Doda to educate sanitation workers on the importance of waste segregation and their critical role in environmental conservation. Organised by the Doda Municipal Council in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Housing and Urban Development Department, the […]