{"id":142817,"date":"2023-10-14T13:26:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T07:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=142817"},"modified":"2023-10-14T13:27:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T07:57:52","slug":"ministry-of-jal-shakti-launches-the-5th-national-water-awards-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ministry-of-jal-shakti-launches-the-5th-national-water-awards-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Jal Shakti Launches the 5th National Water Awards 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ministry-of-jal-shakti-launches-the-5th-national-water-awards-2023\/#Background_of_National_Water_Award\" >Background of National Water Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ministry-of-jal-shakti-launches-the-5th-national-water-awards-2023\/#About_National_Water_Awards_2023\" >About National Water Awards 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ministry-of-jal-shakti-launches-the-5th-national-water-awards-2023\/#Details_of_the_National_Water_Awards_2023\" >Details of the National Water Awards 2023<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD &amp; GR), under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission-achieves-13-crore-rural-households-tap-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/a>, has initiated the 5th National Water Awards (NWA), 2023 through the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.<\/strong> All applications for these awards will be accepted exclusively through the online <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.gov.in\/Home\/Awardpedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rashtriya Puraskar portal<\/a>. Interested individuals and organizations can access this portal or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jalshakti-dowr.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">department&#8217;s website<\/a> for additional information. <strong>The deadline for submitting applications is set for December 15, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_of_National_Water_Award\"><\/span>Background of National Water Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Water Awards (NWAs) serve as a platform to acknowledge and promote outstanding contributions made by various entities, including states, districts, individuals, and organizations, in realizing the <strong>government&#8217;s vision of a &#8220;Jal Samridh Bharat&#8221; or a water-rich India<\/strong>. These awards are designed to raise awareness among the public about the importance of water and inspire them to adopt sustainable water usage practices. The awardees in different categories will be honored with a citation, trophy, and cash prize. <strong>The primary objective of the National Water Awards is to encourage stakeholders to adopt a comprehensive approach to water resource management, recognizing the crucial roles played by both surface water and groundwater in the larger water cycle.<\/strong> <strong>The inaugural National Water Awards were launched in 2018<\/strong>, and the distribution ceremony took place on February 25, 2019, in New Delhi, with 82 winners recognized across 14 categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_National_Water_Awards_2023\"><\/span>About National Water Awards 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Water Awards (NWAs) are open to a wide range of entities and individuals, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>States<\/li><li>Districts<\/li><li>Village Panchayats<\/li><li>Urban Local Bodies<\/li><li>Schools and Colleges<\/li><li>Institutions (other than schools or colleges)<\/li><li>Industries<\/li><li>Civil society organizations<\/li><li>Water User Associations<\/li><li>Individuals<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of these entities or individuals that have demonstrated exemplary work in the field of water conservation and management are eligible to apply for these awards. It is a comprehensive initiative that aims to recognize and promote outstanding contributions from diverse sectors in water resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trophy &amp; Citation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Water Awards recognize outstanding contributions in various categories related to water conservation and management. Here is a summary of the awards and their associated prizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best State: Trophy and Citation.<\/li><li>Best District: Trophy and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Village Panchayat: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Urban Local Body: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best School\/College: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Institution (other than school\/college): Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Industry: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Civil Society: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Water User Association: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><li>Best Individual for Excellence: Cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs, Trophy, and Citation.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The cash prizes vary for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners in each category. The 1st winner receives Rs. 2 lakhs, the 2nd winner receives Rs. 1.5 lakhs, and the 3rd winner receives Rs. 1 lakh. These awards aim to encourage and acknowledge exceptional contributions in the field of water resource management in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for selecting the National Water Award winners is a rigorous one. Here&#8217;s an overview of the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Application Scrutiny:<\/strong> All applications received for the National Water Awards are reviewed by a Screening Committee within the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD &amp; GR).<\/li><li><strong>Shortlisting:<\/strong> The shortlisted applications are then presented to a Jury Committee, which is led by a retired Secretary-level officer.<\/li><li><strong>Ground Truthing:<\/strong> After shortlisting, the applications undergo ground truthing, where representatives from the DoWR, RD &amp; GR organizations, such as the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), assess the validity of the claims made in the applications.<\/li><li><strong>Evaluation:<\/strong> The Jury Committee evaluates the applications based on the ground truthing reports and recommends the winners.<\/li><li><strong>Approval:<\/strong> The recommendations of the Jury Committee are submitted to the Union Minister of Jal Shakti for final approval.<\/li><li><strong>Announcement and Award Ceremony:<\/strong> Once approved, the names of the award winners are announced, and an award distribution ceremony is organized to honor their contributions to water conservation and management.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive process ensures that the most deserving individuals, organizations, and entities are recognized and rewarded for their outstanding work in water resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_of_the_National_Water_Awards_2023\"><\/span>Details of the National Water Awards 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sl.<\/strong><strong>No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Category of Award<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligible Entity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Award<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Awards\/Prize<\/strong><strong>money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Best State<\/td><td>State Government\/ UT<\/td><td>Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards<\/strong>(1st, 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;&amp; 3rd)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Best District<\/td><td>District Administration\/ DM\/DC<\/td><td>Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>5 awards\u00a0<\/strong>(One award from each of the five zones i.e., Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern&amp; North Eastern)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Best&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Village Panchayat<\/td><td>Village Panchayat<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Best&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Urban Local Body<\/td><td>Urban Local Body<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Best School or College<\/td><td>School\/College<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.<\/td><td>Best Institution (other than School\/College)<\/td><td>Institutions\/RWAs\/ Religious organizations<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td>3.&nbsp;<strong>awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>2 awards for campus usage (First award: Rs.2 lakh; Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh) 1 award for other than campus (Award: Rs.2 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.<\/td><td>Best Industry<\/td><td>Small\/Medium\/ Large&nbsp;&nbsp; Scale Industry<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.<\/td><td>Best Civil Society<\/td><td>Registered NGOs\/ Civil Societies<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.<\/td><td>Best Water User Association<\/td><td>Water User Associations<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.<\/td><td>Best Individual for Excellence<\/td><td>Individuals<\/td><td>Cash Awards &amp; Trophy with Citation<\/td><td><strong>3 Awards:&nbsp;<\/strong>First award: Rs.2 lakh Second award: Rs.1.5 lakh Third award: Rs.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\" aria-label=\"Monthly Current 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