GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21st Oct. President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the 5th National Water Awards 2023 on October 22, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has announced 38 winners across nine categories, including joint winners.
The awards, announced on October 14, 2024, recognize achievements in categories such as Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, Best School or College, Best Industry, Best Water User Association, Best Institution (other than school or college), and Best Civil Society. Odisha has been awarded the first prize in the Best State category, followed by Uttar Pradesh in second place. Gujarat and Puducherry jointly secured the third position.
Each winner will receive a citation, a trophy, and cash prizes in certain categories. These awards aim to promote awareness about water management and conservation across the country. Launched in 2018 under the guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the National Water Awards recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations in achieving the government’s vision of a ‘Jal Samridh Bharat.’ The initiative seeks to motivate citizens to adopt best practices in water usage.
The awards have been held annually, except for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the previous editions taking place in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
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