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Ministry Of Jal Shakti
National Water Awards
Awards
Development
Water
Water Resources
Details
National Water Awards under the Department of Water Resources, River Developmen,t and Ganga Rejuvenation Encourage the various stakeholder including Civil Societies, Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, Water User Associations, Institutions, Corporate Sector, Individuals etc.to adoptg innovative practices of ground water augmentation by rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, promoting water use efficiency, recycling & re-use of water and creating awareness through people's participation in the targeted areas resulting into the sustainability of ground water resources development, adequate capacity building amongst the stakeholders etc.
No. of Awardees : 32
Nominate Person
Self in respect of Best Individual for Excellence, and Secretary/Principal Secretary of concerned State Departments, District Collector/ District Magistrate/ Head of Body, Prinicipal/Head of School/ College, Head of the Institution/ Industry/ Organisation/Association for other categories of awards.
Selection Process
All applications received for 5th National Water Awards are scrutinized by a Screening Committee of the Department & shortlisted applications are placed before the Jury Committee which is constituted by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. No Award is conferred except on the recommendation of the Jury Committee. The recommendations of the Committee are submitted to the Hon’ble Minister (Jal Shakti) for approval. Thereafter, the names of winners are announced on a suitable date.
Benefits
State Level:
- Trophies and citations are awarded to the Best State (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) and Best District in each of the five zones (Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern & North Eastern).
Individual and Institutional Level:
- Trophies, citations, and cash prizes are awarded to winners in the following categories:
- Best Village Panchayat
- Best Urban Local Body
- Best School or College
- Best Industry
- Best Civil Society
- Best Water User Association
- Best Individual for Excellence (Cash prizes: 1st - ₹2,00,000/-, 2nd - ₹1,50,000/- and 3rd - ₹1,00,000/-)
- Best Institution (other than School/College) (Cash prizes: 1st - ₹2,00,000/- and 2nd - ₹1,50,000/-)
Eligibility
Following Applicants are eligible to apply
- State Governments.
- District Administrations.
- Village Panchayats.
- Urban Local Bodies.
- Schools.
- Colleges.
- Institutions (other than schools/colleges).
- Industries.
- Civil Society Organizations.
- Water User Associations.
- Individuals.
Application Process
Online
Registration:
Step-3: Choose the type Individual or Organization.
Step-4.1: Under the Individual category provide the following details.
- Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
- Date of Birth.
- Nominator/Applicant Type.
- Mobile No.
- Email ID.
- Aadhaar Number.
Step-4.2: Under Organization category provide the following details.
- Type of Organization.
- Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof
- Date of Birth.
- Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)
- Designation
- Mobile No.
- Email ID.
- Aadhaar Number.
Step-5: Submit.
Apply:
Step-3: From the list of awards, select scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form,
Step-5: Then click "Submit".
Documents Required
- PowerPoint Presentation of around 6 slides covering the details of work carried out.
- The PowerPoint Presentation be submitted in soft copy (online format) only along with the application.
- Supporting newspaper coverage and photographs, if any, may also be submitted along with the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the National Water Awards?
The National Water Awards are an initiative to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of water resources management, conservation, and sustainability across India.
Who organizes the National Water Awards?
The awards are typically organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, or other relevant government agencies responsible for water resources management.
What types of achievements do the National Water Awards recognize?
The awards recognize achievements in various areas such as water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, efficient water use, wastewater treatment and reuse, river rejuvenation, and community-based water management.
Who is eligible to participate in Awards?
Individuals, organizations, institutions, local bodies, NGOs, industries, and government agencies involved in water conservation and management activities in India are eligible to participate.
Can projects/initiatives from all states participate?
Yes, projects/initiatives from all states and union territories of India are eligible to participate in the National Water Awards.
Is there a fee to participate in the National Water Awards?
No, there is usually no participation fee required to enter the National Water Awards.
How many No. of Awardees ?
32
How to apply for visitor’s Award?
Applicant may log on to the official website of Rashtriya Puruskar Portal i.e., https://awards.gov.in/.
What are the Eligibility of the scheme?
Any State, District, Village Panchayat, Urban Local Body, School, College, Institution, Industry, Civil Society, Water User Association and an Individual who has done good work in the field of water conservation and management is eligible to apply.
Who can nominate ?
Self in respect of Best Individual for Excellence, and Secretary/Principal Secretary of concerned State Departments, District Collector/ District Magistrate/ Head of Body, Prinicipal/Head of School/ College, Head of the Institution/ Industry/ Organisation/Association for other categories of awards.
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Ministry Of Jal Shakti
National Water Awards
Awards
Development
Water
Water Resources
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
National Water Awards under the Department of Water Resources, River Developmen,t and Ganga Rejuvenation Encourage the various stakeholder including Civil Societies, Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, Water User Associations, Institutions, Corporate Sector, Individuals etc.to adoptg innovative practices of ground water augmentation by rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, promoting water use efficiency, recycling & re-use of water and creating awareness through people's participation in the targeted areas resulting into the sustainability of ground water resources development, adequate capacity building amongst the stakeholders etc.
No. of Awardees : 32
Nominate Person
Self in respect of Best Individual for Excellence, and Secretary/Principal Secretary of concerned State Departments, District Collector/ District Magistrate/ Head of Body, Prinicipal/Head of School/ College, Head of the Institution/ Industry/ Organisation/Association for other categories of awards.
Selection Process
All applications received for 5th National Water Awards are scrutinized by a Screening Committee of the Department & shortlisted applications are placed before the Jury Committee which is constituted by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. No Award is conferred except on the recommendation of the Jury Committee. The recommendations of the Committee are submitted to the Hon’ble Minister (Jal Shakti) for approval. Thereafter, the names of winners are announced on a suitable date.
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