Bhubaneswar: Five Odisha districts will receive the prestigious Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi November 18.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced the awards for outstanding performers under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 1.0 (JSJB) initiative, a flagship community-driven programme under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign.
According to a release issued by Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, and Mayurbhanj will receive awards under Category 3 for their outstanding contributions to water conservation and groundwater recharge efforts as part of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign.
Each of the award-winning districts will receive Rs 25 lakh as a financial incentive, recognizing their efforts in promoting water conservation and rejuvenation.
“The top-performing districts are being awarded Rs. 2 crore each in Category 1. Districts in Categories 2 and 3 are being awarded Rs. 1 crore each and Rs. 25 lakh each, respectively. Others are also being recognised. Each award also includes a citation signed by the Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation”, read the release issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
A total of 100 awards has been announced this year. These include three top-performing states, 67 districts, six municipal corporations, one urban local body (ULB), two partner ministries/Departments, two industries, three NGOs, two philanthropists, and 14 nodal officers (list attached). Award winners were selected based on verified data uploaded on the JSJB portal.
