The National Water Awards are an initiative to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of water resources management, conservation, and sustainability across India.

The awards are typically organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, or other relevant government agencies responsible for water resources management.

The awards recognize achievements in various areas such as water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, efficient water use, wastewater treatment and reuse, river rejuvenation, and community-based water management.

Individuals, organizations, institutions, local bodies, NGOs, industries, and government agencies involved in water conservation and management activities in India are eligible to participate.

Yes, projects/initiatives from all states and union territories of India are eligible to participate in the National Water Awards.

No, there is usually no participation fee required to enter the National Water Awards.

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Applicant may log on to the official website of Rashtriya Puruskar Portal i.e., https://awards.gov.in/.

Any State, District, Village Panchayat, Urban Local Body, School, College, Institution, Industry, Civil Society, Water User Association and an Individual who has done good work in the field of water conservation and management is eligible to apply.

Self in respect of Best Individual for Excellence, and Secretary/Principal Secretary of concerned State Departments, District Collector/ District Magistrate/ Head of Body, Prinicipal/Head of School/ College, Head of the Institution/ Industry/ Organisation/Association for other categories of awards.