First Pey Jal Survekshan Awards

Recently, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs announced the first Pey Jal Survekshan Awards scheduled for the 5th of March 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan.

Key Points

Total Awards: A distinguished array of 130 awards is set to be bestowed, reflecting the remarkable accomplishments of cities and states.
Categories: The award consists of various categories; Pey Jal Gold, Silver, and Bronze City Awards, where Gold signifies top performers in their respective population categories (1 to 10 Lakh, 10 to 40 Lakh, and More than 40 Lakh), Silver denotes the 2nd position, and Bronze the 3rd.
Commendations: The awards extend to commendations for Best Water Body, Sustainability Champion, Reuse Champion, Water Quality, City Saturation, and AMRUT 2.0 Rotating Trophy of the Year.
Parameters: It encompassed diverse parameters, including access, coverage, water quality at treatment plants and households, sustainability regarding the health of water bodies, availability of SCADA/ flowmeters, and reuse of treated used water.
Cities will be graded on a star rating scale, ranging from 5 stars to No star, encapsulating their performance across these critical criteria.
Significance: Pey Jal Survekshan results are expected to drive ULB decision-making, enhance service delivery, and foster citizen engagement, instilling a sense of ownership and knowledge dissemination about water conservation and optimal use.