President Droupadi Murmu will present the first Pey Jal Survekshan Awards on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Briefing media in New Delhi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Manoj Joshi said, cities and States will be honoured for their excellence in the Water sector. He said, a distinguished array of 130 awards is set to be bestowed, reflecting the remarkable accomplishments of cities and States. These accolades span various categories, from the prestigious Pey Jal Gold, Silver, and Bronze City Awards. Gold signifies top performers in their population categories, Silver denotes the 2nd position, and Bronze the 3rd. The awards extend to commendations for Best Water Body, Sustainability Champion, Reuse Champion, Water Quality, City Saturation, and the coveted AMRUT 2.0 Rotating Trophy of the Year.
The meticulous evaluation, carried out under AMRUT 2.0 in 485 cities, encompassed diverse parameters, including access, coverage, water quality at treatment plants and households, sustainability regarding the health of water bodies, availability of SCADA or flowmetres and reuse of treated used water. The Ministry said, the grand event will not only celebrate excellence but also mark the launch of the AMRUT Mitra initiative, with women SHGs connected live from various locations countrywide.
