Chandigarh: Haryana has been recognised as the ‘Third Best State’ in the prestigious 6th National Water Awards 2024 announced by the Union Jal Shakti ministry. The honour highlights the state’s exemplary achievements in integrated and sustainable water management.
Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources minister Shruti Choudhry received the award from President Droupadi Murmu on behalf of the state at the award ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Jal Shakti minister C.R. Patil and Union MoS for Jal Shakti V. Somanna were also present on the occasion.
Choudhry said that Haryana’s accomplishment is driven by its strong and visionary integrated water resource management approach, which aligns scientific planning, community participation, and technological advancement for long-term water security.
She said that the Water Resources department deeply appreciates the continuous guidance of Union Housing & Urban Affairs minister Manohar Lal and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini. “Their leadership has further strengthened the state’s collective efforts toward sustainable and inclusive water resource management.”