In a moment of immense pride, Budgam was awarded the Swachh City Award in the UT Category at the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26.

The award was conferred by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The prestigious award was received by Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, and  Oruja Mohi-ud-Din, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Budgam.

This remarkable achievement reflects the efforts of the Municipal Council Budgam, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Kashmir and District Administration Budgam along with the active support and engagement of citizens of Budgam Town.

The recognition acknowledges the dedicated efforts towards improved sanitation, door-to-door waste collection, source segregation, solid waste management and active public participation.

The achievement is dedicated to the hardworking sanitation workers, municipal officials, field functionaries and citizens whose commitment and cooperation have made this success possible.

The Administration reaffirms its commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and making Budgam cleaner, greener and more sustainable.