President Murmu confers 5th National Water Awards 2023; Odisha best State
On 22 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, with Odisha winning first prize in the best State category.
Summary
On 22 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023. 38 winners, including joint winners, across 9 categories were awarded for exemplary work in water conservation and management; each received a citation and a trophy, with cash prizes in certain categories. In the best State category, Odisha won the first prize, Uttar Pradesh came second, and Gujarat and Puducherry jointly took third position. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil also addressed the event.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 Oct 2024
- Venue
- Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Edition
- 5th National Water Awards, 2023
- Winners
- 38 (including joint winners) in 9 categories
- Best State
- 1st Odisha; 2nd Uttar Pradesh; 3rd Gujarat and Puducherry (joint)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which State won the first prize in the best State category of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, conferred on 22 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Odisha won the first prize in the best State category; Uttar Pradesh was second; Gujarat and Puducherry were jointly third.
In the best State category of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, which two jointly took the third position?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat and Puducherry
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Gujarat and Puducherry won the third position jointly in the best State category.
How many winners, including joint winners, were awarded at the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, and across how many categories?
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Correct answer: B — 38 winners, 9 categories
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 38 winners, including joint winners, across 09 categories were awarded.