Union Minister CR Paatil Announces Winners of 6th National Water Awards

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri CR Paatil, announced the winners of the 6th National Water Awards (NWAs), recognising exemplary efforts in water management and conservation across India. The awards were conferred by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

🔹 Key Highlights

• Total Winners: 46 individuals and organisations.
• Best State:
  • 1st Prize: Maharashtra
  • 2nd Prize: Gujarat
  • 3rd Prize: Haryana
• Best Urban Local Body (ULB): Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Best Village Panchayats (Joint Winners):
  • Dubbiganipalli, Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh
  • Payam, Kannur, Kerala

🔹 Award Benefits

• Winners receive a citation, a trophy, and cash prizes in certain categories.

🔹 About National Water Awards

• Focus on recognising good work and innovations in water management.
• Encourages efficient and sustainable utilisation of water resources.
• Supports the government’s vision of ‘Jal Samridh Bharat’, aimed at water conservation, management, and rejuvenation.

🔹 Ministry of Jal Shakti

• Serves as the central ministry responsible for:
  • Formulating policy frameworks for water resources.
  • Implementing programmes for development, preservation, and efficient water management as a national asset.

Source: PIB