Jammu and Kashmir: Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Adjudged The Best Swachh Iconic Place In The Country

In the ‘Swachh Iconic Places’ list released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, on Tuesday (3 September), the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir has grabbed the top spot.

The Shrine which remained second, behind the Golden Temple in 2017 and received a special award that year, was adjudged as the Best Swachh Iconic place in the country this year.

Water kiosks, reverse vending machines, equid dung management centre, installation of kill waste machine, collection, transportation, and disposal of waste along with regular mopping up of waste though a workforce of 1300 sanitation workers (Shrine cadre and outsourced) have enabled the shrine to achieve the top rank.

Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and chairman of the shrine board, Satya Pal Malik congratulated the CEO and all employees of the Board, particularly those working for sanitation over the recognition.