Shrine Board secures hat-trick by winning 1st position in ‘National Water Awards-2023’

Katra, 17 June 2023: In recognition of the significant strides made by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) to promote water conservation and proper management of water in the category of ‘Best Institution for Campus Usage’, bagged in a row the First Prize for the 3rd time in the 4th ‘National Water Awards-2023’, thereby securing a hat-trick.



The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar conferred the 4th National Water Awards today at an award distribution ceremony being organised at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. A total of 41 winners including Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, covering 11 categories from various states across the country selected based on their work.