Gangotri was recognised as special Swachchh Iconic Place on the fourth anniversary of Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural).
The award was presented by Union Potable Water Minister Uma Bharti to State coordinator DR Joshi at a function held in the national capital.
Under the Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural) implemented by Swajal project in Uttarakhand, the Potable and Sanitation ministry had nominated Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mana and Kanwashram as Swachchh Iconic Places. Entries had been invited from across the nation for best Swachchh Iconic Place. Gangotri was selected in the second stage and nominated for the award.
Swajal director in Uttarakhand, Raghav Langer informed that it was due to the works done for saniation by the Swajal project that Uttarakhand was chosen for the award.