Daily Current Affairs / President Droupadi Murmu to Confer First Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards 2025
Category : Awards Published on: November 13 2025
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the first Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 on 18 November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” initiative. The awards honor community-driven water conservation and groundwater recharge efforts. Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan topped the list, while Raipur, Hyderabad, and Gorakhpur were named best municipal corporations. A total of 100 awards will be given across states, districts, NGOs, and ministries. The initiative exceeded its goal with 27.6 lakh recharge structures nationwide.
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