National water awards 2020 announced
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, announced the 3rd National Water Awards-2020 on Friday, January 7.
- In the Best State category, Uttar Pradesh took top place, followed by Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
- National Water Awards (NWA) were instituted to recognize and encourage exemplary work and efforts made by States, Districts, individuals, organizations, etc across the country in attaining the government’s vision of a ‘Jal Samridh Bharat'.
- In 2018, the Jal Shakti Ministry had launched the first National Water Award.
Context
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, announced the 3rd National Water Awards-2020 on Friday, January 7.
- In the Best State category, Uttar Pradesh took top place, followed by Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
Background
- National Water Awards (NWA) were instituted to recognize and encourage exemplary work and efforts made by States, Districts, individuals, organizations, etc across the country in attaining the government’s vision of a ‘Jal Samridh Bharat'.
- In 2018, the Jal Shakti Ministry had launched the first National Water Award.
- Because surface water and groundwater are essential components of the water cycle, an unified National Water Award was established with the goal of encouraging stakeholders to embrace a comprehensive approach to water resource management in t he country.
- The award is also a way to raise public awareness about the importance of water and to encourage citizens to adopt the best water-use practises.
Categories
- The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti gave 57 awards to various states, organizations, and individuals with an aim to encourage and recognize individuals and organizations doing exemplary work in the field of water resources management.
- Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, Best Media (Print & Electronic), Best School, Best Institution/RWA/Religious organization for Campus usage, Best Industry, Best NGO, Best Water User Association, and Best Industry for CSR Activity were the 11 different categories of awards provided.