Srinagar: Greater Kashmir correspondent Mudasir Yaqoob is among the top 21 Himalayan Green 2019 awardees.
The announcement to this effect was made by the organizers during an event held at the tourist resort of Pahalgam on Tuesday.
Yaqoob, who will receive this award in print media category, as per the organizers, has been selected for his contribution in creating and highlighting the issues of solid waste management and Swachh Bharat Mission through his write ups.
Some top government officials are also among the awardees for outstanding performance in the field of environment, education, and health.
The awards would be presented to the recipients in an event to be held on 20 April 2019.
“We feel proud to have announced this year 21 recipients for the second edition of Himalayan Green Awards 2019 for categories, environment, education, health, health education, print media, electronic media, hospitality, adventure sports and tourism development, hospitality,” announced the Himalayan Welfare Organization that works for the cause of environmental conservation and protection.