The 5th National Water Awards 2023 were announced in New Delhi today. Odisha has bagged the first prize in the category of Best State followed by Uttar Pradesh in the second position. Gujarat and Puducherry have jointly secured the third position.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the 5th National Water Awards 2023 on the 22nd of this month in New Delhi. The awards will be conferred to in total of 38 winners including joint winners in nine categories. Each award winner will receive a citation and a trophy as well as cash prizes in certain categories.

Addressing a curtain raiser press conference, Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil appreciated the winners for their exemplary work and efforts to create awareness about the importance of water management. He also highlighted that the Ministry of Jal Shakti has been undertaking a comprehensive campaign to spread awareness of water conservation at a national level.