Sarkari Yojana
National Water Awards
About National Water Awards
Run by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, the National Water Awards push a wide range of stakeholders — Civil Societies, Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, Water User Associations, Institutions, the Corporate Sector, and individuals — toward innovative groundwater augmentation through rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, more efficient water use, recycling and reuse, and community-driven awareness in target areas, ultimately supporting sustainable groundwater development and stronger stakeholder capacity.
No. of Awardees : 32
Nominate Person
Self-nomination applies for Best Individual for Excellence; other categories are nominated by the Secretary/Principal Secretary of the relevant State Department, the District Collector/District Magistrate/Head of Body, the Principal/Head of School or College, or the Head of the Institution/Industry/Organisation/Association, as applicable.
Selection Process
A Departmental Screening Committee reviews every application received for the 5th National Water Awards, and shortlisted entries then go before a Jury Committee set up by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Awards are only given on the Jury Committee’s recommendation, which then goes to the Hon’ble Minister (Jal Shakti) for approval, after which winners’ names are announced on a chosen date.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Water Awards, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
These applicants are eligible to apply
State Governments
State Governments.
District Administrations
District Administrations.
Village Panchayats
Village Panchayats.
Urban Local Bodies
Urban Local Bodies.
Schools
Schools.
Colleges
Colleges.
Institutions other than schools/colleges
Institutions other than schools/colleges.
Industries
Industries.
Civil Society Organizations
Civil Society Organizations.
Water User Associations
Water User Associations.
Individuals
Individuals.
Benefits Provided
National Water Awards provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
State Level:
The Best State (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) and the Best District in each of the five zones (Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern & North Eastern) receive trophies and citations.
Individual and Institutional Level:
Winners across these categories receive trophies, citations, and cash prizes:
Best Village Panchayat
Best Village Panchayat
Best Urban Local Body
Best Urban Local Body
Best School or College
Best School or College
Best Industry
Best Industry
Best Civil Society
Best Civil Society
Best Water User Association
Best Water User Association
Best Individual for Excellence (cash prizes
Best Individual for Excellence (cash prizes: ₹2,00,000/- for 1st, ₹1,50,000/- for 2nd and ₹1,00,000/- for 3rd)
Best Institution, other than School/College (cash prizes
Best Institution, other than School/College (cash prizes: ₹2,00,000/- for 1st and ₹1,50,000/- for 2nd)
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A PowerPoint presentation of around 6 slides detailing…
A PowerPoint presentation of around 6 slides detailing the work carried out.
This presentation must be submitted only as a…
This presentation must be submitted only as a soft copy (online format), along with the application.
Any supporting newspaper coverage or photographs may also…
Any supporting newspaper coverage or photographs may also be submitted with the application.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Water Awards through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration:
Step-1: Go to the official website.
Step-2: Click the Registration button.
Step-3: Pick either Individual or Organization as your type.
Step-4.1: For the Individual category, supply:
Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
Date of Birth.
Nominator/Applicant Type.
Mobile No.
Email ID.
Aadhaar Number.
Step-4.2: For the Organization category, supply:
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: Hit Submit.
Apply:
Step-1: Go back to the official website.
Step-2: Click the login button on the portal and sign in with your credentials.
Step-3: Pick this award from the list, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4: On the next page, complete every mandatory field on the online application form,
Step-5: Then click "Submit".
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.