5th National Water Awards 2023 announced

The 5th National Water Awards 2023 were recently announced, recognizing outstanding contributions to water conservation and management across India.

Winners: Odisha won the top spot in the Best State category, with Uttar Pradesh securing the second position, and Gujarat and Puducherry jointly securing the third spot.

Categories: The awards cover nine categories, including Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, Best School or College, Best Industry, Best Water User Association, Best Institution (other than school or college), and Best Civil Society.

Achievements: Odisha's achievements include constructing over 53,000 water conservation and rainwater harvesting structures and renovating 11,000 traditional water bodies.