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Maharashtra topped the
6th National Water Awards 2024.
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On 11 November, the
winners of the 6th National Water Awards were announced by Union Minister of
Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Paatil at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Forty-six winners,
including joint winners, were selected for 10 categories.
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The categories include
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), Best Civil Society and Best Individual for
Excellence in the Water Sector.
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Maharashtra was conferred
the first prize in the Best State category, followed by Gujarat and Haryana in
second and third positions, respectively.
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Each winner will receive
a citation, trophy, and cash prize in applicable categories.
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The award ceremony will
be held on 18 November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President
Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest.
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Since 2018, the National
Water Awards have been recognising individuals and organisations contributing
to a ‘Jal Samridh Bharat’.
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For the 2024 awards, 751
applications were received and evaluated by a jury, followed by ground
verification by CWC and CGWB.
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These awards aim to
encourage sustainable water practices and foster a nationwide movement for
conservation and responsible usage.
