Beyond Storage: How Water Tanks Can Improve Public Health and Ensure Hygiene

Today, India bears a significant national health burden due to waterborne illnesses. Water contamination and poor water storage is a direct public health concern. Contaminated water is a primary cause of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, which affect large sections of the population each year. Diarrhoea is the third most common cause of childhood mortality in India, claiming nearly 13% of lives in children under five years of age. Basic sanitation & hygiene and clean drinking water are fundamental to human development, health and well-being and absence of…

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

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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