Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to confer 4th National Water Awards in New Delhi today

New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will confer upon the fourth National Water Awards in New Delhi today, June 17. The Jal Shakti Ministry has announced a total of 41 winners, covering 11 categories, including joint winners, for the fourth National Water Awards, 2022. Each award winner will be conferred with a citation and a trophy as well as cash prizes.

Madhya Pradesh will be awarded the first prize in the best state category. In the best district category, the award will be given to Ganjam District of Odisha.



The best Village Panchayat award will be presented to Jagannadhapuram Village Panchayat, Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana.

As part of the ongoing nationwide drive to realize the Government's vision of a 'Water Prosperous India', the award focuses on encouraging the good work and efforts made by various individuals and organisations. It seeks to create awareness among people about the importance of water and motivate them to adopt best water use practices.