Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen J&K

Pahalgam | July 21: The success of the #ZeroLandfillYatra during the #ShriAmarnathJiYatra is not driven by technology alone, it is made possible by thousands of ponies and their dedicated handlers. Ponies carry segregated solid waste on their backs across some of the world's most rugged Himalayan terrain, ensuring it reaches processing facilities instead of being left behind in this fragile ecosystem. These silent champions are indispensable to keeping the pilgrimage clean, sustainable, and free from landfill waste. The steep, narrow and rugged Himalayan trails from Baltal and Pahalgam to the Holy Cave are inaccessible to conventional waste collection vehicles. In these high-altitude regions, where every kilogram of material must be transported over long distances, ponies become the lifeline of the sanitation system. Every day, segregated waste collected from camps, langars and public facilities is loaded onto specially designated pony caravans. These animals safely transport bio...

                July 20:   Over the first 17 days of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026, the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, J&K has made significant strides towards achieving the vision of a Zero Waste to Landfill Yatra. Solid Waste Management Highlights (First 17 Days). 204.82 MT of waste scientifically managed across the Baltal and Pahalgam axes. 113.44 MT of wet/organic waste collected and 100% processed. 83.50 MT of dry/inorganic waste collected and processed for recycling and resource recovery. 5.93 MT of mule dung scientifically collected and processed. 0.95 MT of sanitary waste and 1.00 MT of special care waste handled separately through safe disposal mechanisms. Axis-wise Performance Baltal: 129.52 MT managed Pahalgam: 75.30 MT managed These achievements are the result of the relentless efforts of sanitation workers, field officials, partner agencies, and the active cooperation of pilgrims in maintaining cleanliness al...

  Two-Day UT-Level Workshop on Solid W aste Management & Planni ng under SBM-G Concludes at J&K-IMPARD

Click Here To Watch Video:  Srinagar, June 28: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched the Directorate of Rural Sanitation's "Shubham–Shivam" campaign at Baltal base camp. The Lieutenant Governor said the campaign is a massive step to achieve a sustainable, clean and zero-landfill Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Along with a slew of eco-innovations, the Lieutenant Governor also unveiled the new website, pilgrimage anthem, logo, and mascot. “The true backbone of this initiative is our incredible sanitation team. I am grateful for Karmyogi volunteers, whose relentless dedication will keep the base camp and both the tracks clean in the days ahead. They are the real heroes turning our zero-waste vision into reality, preserving the environment and the profound spiritual dignity of the Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrimage," the Lieutenant Governor said. LG launches Swachh Yatra IEC Campaign and Eco-Interventions for Amarnath Yatra Lieutenant Governor launches Swachh Yatra IEC Ca...

A quiet transformation is taking shape in Block Hajin of District Bandipora, where innovative sanitation and waste management infrastructure is being developed under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G). These initiatives are set to redefine how rural communities manage waste, protect natural resources, and promote public health. Key projects currently underway include the establishment of a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) , Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS) , and GOBARdhan projects . Together, these assets will create an integrated sanitation ecosystem capable of addressing the growing needs of rural settlements. The FSTP will ensure scientific treatment and safe disposal of faecal sludge, reducing environmental contamination and safeguarding water bodies. DEWATS facilities will provide sustainable wastewater treatment solutions at the community level, improving sanitation services while minimizing operational costs. Complementing these efforts, GOBARdhan p...

Towards a Clean and Safe Pilgrimage: SANJY-2026 Sanitation Preparedness Gains Pace Amid weather vagaries, sanitation preparedness for SANJY-2026 is progressing in full swing. Installation of toilets, baths, waste management infrastructure & cleanliness arrangements along the #Yatra route are being expedited to ensure a clean & safe pilgrimage. #SwachhYatra . Sanitation infrastructure, waste management systems are being strengthened ahead of the Yatra beginning on 3 July. #SwachhYatra #AmarnathYatra2026 Mohammad Aijaz Asad , Secretary of the Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, J&K along with Ms Anoo Malhotra,  DG Rural Sanitation J&K, taking stock of the sanitation arrangements along Baltal Axis on June 06. June 18: SBM-G, Jammu and Kashmir @mission_sbm · 1h Dedicated sanitation manpower has been deployed across Baltal & Pahalgam routes to ensure seamless sanitation services & efficient waste management during #ShriAmarnathJiYatra2026 . ...

Over 3,100 Gram Panchayats Participate in SWM Rules Sensitization; More Than 1.56 Lakh Citizens Engage in Sanitation and Climate Action Activities Srinagar: The five-day "Swachh Gaon, Surakshit Jalvayu" campaign, organized by the Directorate of Rural Sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Jammu & Kashmir, concluded successfully across all districts of the Union Territory with overwhelming public participation and extensive grassroots engagement. The campaign, aimed at strengthening rural sanitation systems, promoting scientific solid waste management, and encouraging community-led environmental action, witnessed the active involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), government officials, sanitation workers, community members, youth groups, and other stakeholders. On Day 1 , workshops on sensitization of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 were conducted across 3,153 Gram Panchayats , at...