Leh town has been included among 500 towns selected all over India for the Swachh Survekshan 2017 to rank the towns in January 2017. 

The announcement was made by Add. Deputy Commissioner, Leh Mosis Kunzang in a National Level work shop held on August 5 at Food Craft Institute, Leh to bring clarity about the Swachh Bharat Survekshan 2017. It was conducted by Municipal Committee, Leh. Officials and sanitary workers of Municipal committee, Leh participated in the workshop.

Emphasising on the Leh town in the Swachh Survekshan, 2017, ADC said that it should be taken as an opportunity to upgrade the activities of the Municipal committee through Swachh Bharat Mission. He urged to take all the necessary measure and initiative to ensure achievements and to work and coordinate as a team.

Administrator Municipal committee, Dr. Zaida informed about the aims and objectives of Swachh Survekshan 2017 and selection of Leh and Anantnag towns in J&K among 500 cities in India.

She assured to address the problems of the MC workers at the earliest possible and informed that uniforms to all the workers will be provided.