{"id":41814,"date":"2025-11-14T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41814"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:24:27","slug":"6th-national-water-awards-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"6th National Water Awards 2024 Winners: Maharashtra and Key States Recognized"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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 Contents<\/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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#6th_National_Water_Awards_2024_announced_by_Ministry_of_Jal_Shakti_Maharashtra_wins_Best_State_Discover_award_categories_top_districts_and_significance_for_competitive_exams\" >6th National Water Awards 2024 announced by Ministry of Jal Shakti. Maharashtra wins Best State. Discover award categories, top districts, and significance for competitive exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#6th%E2%80%AFNational%E2%80%AFWater%E2%80%AFAwards%E2%80%AF2024%E2%80%AFWinners%E2%80%AFAnnounced\" >6th\u202fNational\u202fWater\u202fAwards\u202f2024\u202fWinners\u202fAnnounced<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Government_honours_excellence_in_water_conservation_and_management\" >Government honours excellence in water conservation and management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Scope_and_significance_of_the_awards\" >Scope and significance of the awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Major_awardees\" >Major awardees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Focus_on_innovation_and_best%E2%80%91practice_sharing\" >Focus on innovation and best\u2011practice sharing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Why%E2%80%AFThis%E2%80%AFNews%E2%80%AFIs%E2%80%AFImportant\" >Why\u202fThis\u202fNews\u202fIs\u202fImportant<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Relevance_to_aspirants\" >Relevance to aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Implications_for_policy_and_governance\" >Implications for policy and governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Strategic_value_for_competitive_exams\" >Strategic value for competitive exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Historical%E2%80%AFContext\" >Historical\u202fContext<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Evolution_of_National_Water_Awards\" >Evolution of National Water Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Aligning_with_national_water_missions\" >Aligning with national water missions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Importance_in_Indias_sustainability_narrative\" >Importance in India\u2019s sustainability narrative<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Key%E2%80%AFTakeaways%E2%80%AFfrom%E2%80%AF6th%E2%80%AFNational%E2%80%AFWater%E2%80%AFAwards%E2%80%AF2024\" >Key\u202fTakeaways\u202ffrom\u202f6th\u202fNational\u202fWater\u202fAwards\u202f2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/6th-national-water-awards-2024\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6th_National_Water_Awards_2024_announced_by_Ministry_of_Jal_Shakti_Maharashtra_wins_Best_State_Discover_award_categories_top_districts_and_significance_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>6th National Water Awards 2024 announced by Ministry of Jal Shakti. Maharashtra wins Best State. Discover award categories, top districts, and significance for competitive exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6th%E2%80%AFNational%E2%80%AFWater%E2%80%AFAwards%E2%80%AF2024%E2%80%AFWinners%E2%80%AFAnnounced\"><\/span>6th\u202fNational\u202fWater\u202fAwards\u202f2024\u202fWinners\u202fAnnounced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_honours_excellence_in_water_conservation_and_management\"><\/span>Government honours excellence in water conservation and management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>11\u202fNovember\u202f2025<\/strong>, the 6th National Water Awards 2024 (NWA) were announced by the Department of Water Resources, River Development &amp; Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD &amp;\u202fGR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in New\u202fDelhi. These awards recognise outstanding contributions in water\u2011conservation, water\u2011management and sustainable practices across India. The winners will be formally awarded on <strong>18\u202fNovember\u202f2025<\/strong> at Vigyan Bhawan, New\u202fDelhi, with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presiding over the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_and_significance_of_the_awards\"><\/span>Scope and significance of the awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024 edition of the National Water Awards received <strong>751 applications<\/strong> via the \u201cRashtriya\u202fPuraskar\u202fPortal\u201d of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). After evaluation and field verification by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), a total of <strong>46 winners<\/strong> across <strong>10 categories<\/strong> were selected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_awardees\"><\/span>Major awardees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best State<\/strong>: Maharashtra won the top honour, followed by Gujarat and Haryana. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Districts<\/strong> (Zone\u2011wise):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East Zone: Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Zone: Khargone (Madhya\u202fPradesh)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Zone: Tirunelveli (Tamil\u202fNadu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North Zone: Mirzapur (Uttar\u202fPradesh)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North\u2011East Zone: Sepahijala (Tripura) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other categories<\/strong> included: Best Urban Local Body (e.g., Navi Mumbai \u2013 Maharashtra), Best Institution (both campus and outside\u202fcampus), Best Water User Association (WUA), Best Civil Society Organisation, Best Village Panchayat, Best School\/College, Best Industry, and Best Individual for Excellence in the Water Sector. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_innovation_and_best%E2%80%91practice_sharing\"><\/span>Focus on innovation and best\u2011practice sharing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards emphasise recognising not just large initiatives but also <strong>innovative models<\/strong>, <strong>community engagement<\/strong>, and <strong>sustainable water\u2011use practices<\/strong>. They aim to strengthen partnerships among government agencies, civil society and local communities while promoting India\u2019s drive towards goal\u2011of\u2011ensuring\u2011clean\u2011water and sanitation (aligned with SDG 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"6th-National-Water-Awards-2024\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"6th National Water Awards 2024\" title=\"6th National Water Awards 2024\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">6th National Water Awards 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why%E2%80%AFThis%E2%80%AFNews%E2%80%AFIs%E2%80%AFImportant\"><\/span>Why\u202fThis\u202fNews\u202fIs\u202fImportant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance to aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for exams such as teaching\u2011positions, police, banking, railways, defence and civil services (like PSCS and IAS), this announcement is significant on multiple counts. Firstly, it highlights the national focus on the water\u2011sector, a cross\u2011cutting theme in general studies sections of many government exams. Understanding such awards helps in topics like sustainable development, environmental governance, and public policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_policy_and_governance\"><\/span>Implications for policy and governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The institution of these awards underscores the government\u2019s prioritisation of <strong>water\u2011resource management<\/strong>, a critical issue for India given challenges such as scarcity, pollution, and climate\u2011change impacts. This makes the topic more than just a news item \u2014 it becomes part of the larger narrative of how India is dealing with its water\u2011security, governance and sustainability agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_value_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>Strategic value for competitive exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions in general studies, interview rounds, and essay papers often reference national award schemes, their objectives, outcomes and linkages to broader national missions. Knowing the key facts about the 6th National Water Awards \u2013 including the winning states, categories, and the organising ministry \u2013 gives an edge in being able to answer questions accurately and with contextual depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical%E2%80%AFContext\"><\/span>Historical\u202fContext<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_National_Water_Awards\"><\/span>Evolution of National Water Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Water Awards scheme was launched in 2018 by the Department of Water Resources (then under the Ministry of Water Resources) to encourage excellence in water\u2011management and to boost synergy among various stakeholders. This makes the 2024 edition the 6th cycle of the awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aligning_with_national_water_missions\"><\/span>Aligning with national water missions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards tie into larger frameworks such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Atal Bhujal Yojana and overall objectives of the Ministry of Jal\u202fShakti. These schemes emphasise sustainable groundwater management, improving rural water\u2011supply, and local community participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_in_Indias_sustainability_narrative\"><\/span>Importance in India\u2019s sustainability narrative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With India\u2019s growing population, increasing urbanisation, and climate\u2011induced water\u2011stress, awards like NWA serve not only as recognition but also as drivers of best\u2011practice dissemination. They support the UN\u2011Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean\u202fWater\u202fand\u202fSanitation) and signal that water\u2011governance is a key pillar in India\u2019s development architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key%E2%80%AFTakeaways%E2%80%AFfrom%E2%80%AF6th%E2%80%AFNational%E2%80%AFWater%E2%80%AFAwards%E2%80%AF2024\"><\/span>Key\u202fTakeaways\u202ffrom\u202f6th\u202fNational\u202fWater\u202fAwards\u202f2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The 6th National Water Awards (2024) were announced on 11\u202fNovember\u202f2025 by the Ministry of\u202fJal\u202fShakti\u2019s DoWR,\u202fRD\u202f&amp;\u202fGR in New\u202fDelhi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>A total of 46 winners across 10 categories were selected from among 751 applications, following verification by CWC and CGWB.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Maharashtra won the \u201cBest State\u201d category; Gujarat and Haryana followed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The award categories included Best District (zone\u2011wise), Best Urban Local Body, Best Institution (campus &amp; outside), Best Water User Association, Best Civil Society, Best Village Panchayat, Best School\/College, Best Industry and Best Individual.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The awards aim to promote innovative and sustainable water\u2011management practices and support India\u2019s goal of achieving SDG\u202f6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">6th National Water Awards 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What are the National Water Awards (NWA)?<\/strong><br>The National Water Awards are an initiative by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to recognize excellence in water conservation, management, and sustainable practices across India. They aim to promote innovative solutions and community participation in water resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. When were the 6th National Water Awards for 2024 announced?<\/strong><br>The 6th National Water Awards for 2024 were announced on 11 November 2025, with the official award ceremony scheduled for 18 November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How many applications were received for the 2024 National Water Awards?<\/strong><br>A total of 751 applications were submitted through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal for evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Which state won the \u2018Best State\u2019 award in 2024?<\/strong><br>Maharashtra was awarded the Best State, followed by Gujarat and Haryana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What are the main categories of the National Water Awards?<\/strong><br>The awards include Best District (zone-wise), Best Urban Local Body, Best Institution, Best Water User Association, Best Civil Society Organization, Best Village Panchayat, Best School\/College, Best Industry, and Best Individual for excellence in water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Which organizations are involved in evaluating the applications?<\/strong><br>The Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) conducted evaluation and field verification of the submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. How do the National Water Awards relate to sustainable development?<\/strong><br>The awards encourage innovative and sustainable water management practices, contributing to India\u2019s goal of achieving SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Are these awards limited to government bodies?<\/strong><br>No, the awards are open to government bodies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, industries, and individuals demonstrating excellence in water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. What zones are considered for the Best District award?<\/strong><br>The zones include North, South, East, West, and North-East, with winners like Mirzapur (UP), Tirunelveli (TN), Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), Khargone (MP), and Sepahijala (Tripura).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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