Tag: Ministry of Jal Shakti

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Holds 2nd Edition of “district Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad”

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DDWS Hosts 2nd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad under JJM

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the second edition of the ‘District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad’, a national dialogue aimed at empowering district leadership to strengthen local governance, ensure source sustainability, and enhance accountability in rural water service delivery under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The event was held via video conference and chaired by Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary & Mission Director, National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM). Smt. Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary, NJJM, along with senior officials, District Collectors/ District Magistrates from…

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6th National Water Awards Honour India’s Leading Water Conservation Champions

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New Delhi, November 18, 2025:India reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable water management as the Ministry of Jal Shakti conferred the 6th National Water Awards (NWA), recognising 46 individuals and institutions for their exemplary contributions to water conservation across the country. The awards, instituted in 2018, celebrate innovation, community participation, and leadership in the field of water resource management. This year’s awards also included the inaugural Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025, highlighting outstanding community-driven efforts under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. Maharashtra Leads as Best Performing…

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Special Campaign 5.0 to Prioritize Cleanliness and Timely Disposal of Pending Matters

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has initiated the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0 from 16th September 2025 to promote Swachhata and ensure effective disposal of pending references. The Campaign will be implemented across the Department from 2nd October to 31st October 2025, in line with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The objective is to institutionalize cleanliness practices and minimize pendency in Government offices. Building on the achievements of Special Campaign 4.0 held from 2nd October…

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