National Water Awards Latest News
Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal of Ministry of Home Affairs.
About National Water Awards
- The first edition of the National Water Awards was introduced in the year 2018.
- It aims to sensitize the public about the importance of water and motivate them to adopt the best water usage practices.
- These awards are instituted by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Objective: The objective of the National Water Awards is to encourage the stakeholders to adopt a holistic approach toward water resource management in the country as surface water and groundwater play a significant role in the water cycle.
- Eligibility for the awards: Any State, District, Urban Local Body, Dam Own Agencies, & Industry who have done good work in the field of water conservation and management is eligible.
- Trophy and Citation: Each winner would be provided a Trophy with a Citation.
- Categories: This year’s awards cover several categories, including Best State, Best District, Best Urban Local Body, Best Implemented Project in the Water Sector, and Best Industry for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the water sector.
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Last updated on July, 2026
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