The Chhindiya Gram Panchayat of Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district has bagged the national award for better water conservation and management.
An official communiqué on Tuesday said Chhindiya received the second prize in the ‘Best Gram Panchayat’ category under the 3rd National Water Awards given by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has congratulated officials and villagers of Chhindiya Gram Panchayat.
The award is presented annually by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
The Award was launched in 2018 to recognize and motivate individuals and organizations doing exemplary work in the field of water resources management. Overall, 57 awards have been announced in 11 categories.
Chhindiya has been awarded as the Best Gram Panchayat for its excellent work in the field of water conservation and management, the communiqué said.
The main objective of the award is to encourage the conservation and promotion of water resources along with making the general public aware about minimal and efficient water usage.