Uttar Pradesh bags Best State award in 3rd National Water Awards for 2020

Uttar Pradesh added another feather to its cap on January 07, 2022, winning the first position in the Union Jal Shakti Ministry’s National Water Awards 2020 in the ‘best state category’. This is the third edition of the award given for adopting a holistic approach towards water resources management in India.

It is followed by Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu respectively. The 57 awards were announced in 11 categories including best states, districts, panchayat and best industries.

These include: 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.

The award comes with a citation, trophy and cash prize. The National Water Award was launched by the Jal Shakti Ministry in 2018 to recognise and motivate individuals and organizations doing exemplary work in the field of water resources management.