National Water Awards
♦ President Droupadi Murmu presented the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 along with the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on 18 November 2025. A total of 46 winners across 10 categories, including joint awardees, were honoured for their contributions to water conservation and management. ♦ Each awardee received a citation and a trophy, with cash prizes in select categories. Another 100 individuals and organisations were recognised for developing groundwater recharge structures under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative. ♦ Murmu noted that more than 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures have been completed under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari scheme since its introduction last year (2024).