The Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has announced the winners of the 5th National Water Awards (NWA), 2023. This event celebrates individuals, organizations, and institutions for their efforts in water conservation and efficient water management across India. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 22nd October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will be the Chief Guest.
Recognition for States Excelling in Water Management
In the Best State category, Odisha secured the top position for its notable efforts in water management. Uttar Pradesh received the second spot, while Gujarat and Puducherry shared the third position. Each award winner will receive a citation, trophy, and in some categories, cash prizes as well.
Award Ceremony to Celebrate Water Conservation Initiatives
The 5th National Water Awards aim to highlight and encourage best practices in water usage. It focuses on promoting awareness about the importance of water conservation. The awards were launched in 2018 and have been a successful initiative by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to boost water management across India.
The event this year saw a total of 686 applications, which were thoroughly evaluated by a jury. Ground verification was done by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) to ensure transparency and accuracy in selecting winners.
Categories and Notable Winners
The awards were distributed across nine different categories, including Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Industry, and more. Below is a detailed list of some of the winners:
| Category | Rank | Winner | State |
| Best State | 1st | Odisha | Odisha |
| 2nd | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | |
| 3rd (Joint) | Gujarat | Gujarat | |
| 3rd (Joint) | Puducherry | Puducherry | |
| Best District (Zone-Wise) | South | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
| North-East | Dhalai | Tripura | |
| North (Joint) | Banda | Uttar Pradesh | |
| North (Joint) | Ganderbal | Jammu & Kashmir | |
| West | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | |
| East | Balangir | Odisha | |
| Best Village Panchayat | 1st | Pullampara, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 2nd | Masulpani, Kanker | Chhattisgarh | |
| 3rd (Joint) | Hampapuram, Anantapur | Andhra Pradesh | |
| 3rd (Joint) | Khliehrangnah, West Jaintia Hills | Meghalaya | |
| Best Urban Local Body | 1st | Surat | Gujarat |
| 2nd | Puri | Odisha | |
| 3rd | Pune | Maharashtra | |
| Best School or College | 1st | Govt. Upper Primary School, Jethwanka Bas | Rajasthan |
| 2nd | Govt. Sarvodya Kanya Vidyalaya, Paschim Vihar | New Delhi | |
| 3rd | Khairbani Ashram School, Baisinga | Odisha | |
| Special Mention | BHSS, Zainakote | Jammu & Kashmir | |
| Best Industry | 1st | Aravali Power Company Private Limited | Haryana |
| 2nd | Apollo Tyres Limited | Tamil Nadu | |
| 3rd | Raymond Uco Denim Pvt Ltd | Maharashtra | |
| Best Water User Association | 1st | Pentakli Project Union of Water User Association | Maharashtra |
| 2nd | Water User Cooperative Society | Karnataka | |
| 3rd | Parambur Big Tank Water User Association | Tamil Nadu | |
| Best Institution (Other than School/College) | 1st | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Tamil Nadu |
| 2nd | Koner Laksmaiah Education Foundation | Andhra Pradesh | |
| 3rd (Joint) | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | Tamil Nadu | |
| 3rd (Joint) | Sri Tirumala Nagar Resident Welfare Association | Andhra Pradesh | |
| Special Mention | IIT Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh | |
| Special Mention | Birla Institute of Science and Technology | Rajasthan | |
| Best Civil Society | 1st | BAIF Development Research Foundation | Maharashtra |
| 2nd | Yuva Mitra, Mitrangan Campus | Maharashtra | |
| 3rd | Gramin Vikas Trust | Gujarat | |
| Special Mention | Art of Living, Vyakti Vikas Kendra India | Karnataka | |
| Special Mention | S. M. Sehgal Foundation | Haryana |
Emphasis on Water Conservation and Sustainable Practices
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has been actively working under the guidance of the Prime Minister to spread awareness about water conservation. These awards are part of a nationwide effort to encourage individuals and organizations to adopt sustainable water usage practices. The awards program began in 2018, with the objective of making India a ‘Jal Samridh Bharat’ (Water-Enriched India).
5th National Water Awards Ceremony Details
The award ceremony will be held on 22nd October 2024, at 11:00 am, at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. It will be a significant occasion where key government officials, dignitaries, and award winners will share their thoughts on promoting water conservation across the country.
News Summary
- Odisha won the Best State award at the 5th National Water Awards, 2023.
- The awards ceremony will be held on 22nd October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- A total of 686 applications were received, and 38 winners were chosen across nine categories.
- The awards encourage water conservation, management, and sustainable practices across India.
- The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched these awards in 2018 to promote a water-enriched India.
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The National Water Awards aim to promote water conservation, management, and sustainable water usage practices across India.
Odisha won the Best State award for the 5th National Water Awards, 2023.
The award ceremony will be held on 22nd October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
There were nine categories, including Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, and more.
Applications are evaluated by a jury, and the ground verification is conducted by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
A total of 686 applications were received for the 5th edition of the National Water Awards.
The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will be the Chief Guest at the event.
