Shopian, Nov 11 (KNS): Shopian district in south Kashmir has secured the third position nationally in the Clean Himalayan City category of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26, earning recognition for its cleanliness and sanitation efforts.

The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The national ranking places Shopian among the top three performers in the Himalayan city category under the Swachh Survekshan cleanliness assessment.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The recognition marks an achievement for Shopian in the national sanitation rankings and highlights the district's efforts towards improving cleanliness and public hygiene.

The Swachh Survekshan Awards recognise the performance of cities and urban local bodies in maintaining cleanliness and improving sanitation practices across the country. (KNS)