6th National Water Awards: Maharashtra named Best State, Gujarat second, Haryana third
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil announced the winners of the 6th National Water Awards for 2024 in New Delhi on 11 November 2025, with Maharashtra first in the Best State category, Gujarat second and Haryana third.
Summary
The 6th National Water Awards have 46 winners, including joint winners, across 10 categories such as Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, Best School or College, Best Industry and Best Civil Society. Winners get a citation and trophy, with cash prizes in some categories. The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation said President Droupadi Murmu would present the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 November 2025.
Key facts
- Awards
- 6th National Water Awards (year 2024)
- Best State
- 1. Maharashtra 2. Gujarat 3. Haryana
- Winners
- 46 (incl. joint)
- Categories
- 10
- Announced by
- C.R. Paatil, 11 Nov 2025
- Presentation
- President Murmu, 18 Nov 2025, Vigyan Bhawan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which state won first prize in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra was first, Gujarat second and Haryana third in the Best State category.
In how many categories were the 6th National Water Awards given?
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Correct answer: D — 10
The 46 winners of the 6th National Water Awards were chosen across 10 categories.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Haryana secured third position in the Best State category. 2. The awards are for the year 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Haryana was third in the Best State category. The 6th National Water Awards are for the year 2024, not 2025.