No.365/2020-2021

            Mizoram has been awarded the Best State (Special Category) in the 2nd National Water Award organized by Ministry of Jal Shakti. The award ceremony was held on 11th November, 2020 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi which was graced by Shri. M.Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India as the Chief Guest and presided by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India.

            Ministry of Jal Shakti had instituted National Water Awards for 16 various categories including - Best States, Best Water User Association, Best Municipal Cooperation, Best Newspapers etc. in the field of water conservation and management.

            Applications have been submitted from the concerned departments of Mizoram under various categories for the National Water Award 2019. Irrigation & Water Resources Department, Mizoram has submitted application for Best State Category (Special Category) and Best Water User Association Category for Dakla, Sihphir and Phaizau, Champhai.

            In pursuance of the proposal submitted, a Technical Team from Ministry of Jal Shakti has visited various schemes implemented by the state government and interacted with officials and Water User Association during  9th-11th  March, 2020.