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EnvironmentPIB3 July 2026
Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 7th National Water Awards
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📌 Summary:
- Department of Water Resources, RD & GR (Ministry of Jal Shakti) launched the 7th National Water Awards; applications via the MHA Rashtriya Puraskar portal (awards.gov.in), last date 28 August 2026
- Recognises States, districts, urban local bodies, dam-owning agencies and industry for excellence in water conservation and management
- Categories include Best State and Best District Water Resource Management, with sub-categories linked to Jal Sanchay Jal Bhagidari (JSJB) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
- Winners receive a trophy and citation, conferred by the President/Vice President of India
- Selection via a Screening Committee and Jury Committee, with recommendations approved by the Jal Shakti Minister
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Environment — water conservation, cooperative water governance, incentivising demand-side management.
📝 Prelims Facts:
- 7th National Water Awards applications routed through the MHA Rashtriya Puraskar portal (awards.gov.in)
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide functional household tap connections in rural areas
- Jal Sanchay Jal Bhagidari (JSJB) is a community-participation water conservation initiative
🔑 Key Term: Jal Sanchay Jal Bhagidari (JSJB) — a people-participation framework for water harvesting and conservation.
National Water Awardswater conservationJal Jeevan MissionJSJBJal Shakti
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