Categories
Categories are defined as per the work profile of the organizations, companies and individuals. To encourage all stakeholders including the Government authorities, Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, Wastewater& Desalination management companies, Water User Associations, Institutions, Corporate Sector and Individuals, the organizer would reward those moving the water ecosystem forward through improved operating performance, innovative technology adoption and sustainable models.
Nomination Process
Nominations for the Indian Clean Water Awards 2021 are open to the organization, PSUs, companies, institutions, schools and other industries & sectors contribution in drinking and clean water conservation. Any designated person (on behalf of a company) can nominate a company, project, plant, technology, deal or initiative to be recognized by the IHW Council of India. Companies can nominate in multiple categories as well. Individuals can submit nominations for themselves or others. Individuals can nominate in the individual categories as they want. All nominee applications are confidential and would be used for the evaluation purpose.
Nominations can only be submitted via the online awards nomination forms. Do not submit nominations via email , they will not be acknowledged.
Evaluation Process
The company, project, or initiative must be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to the drinking and clean water industry. Specific factors to highlight are: improved operations and energy efficiency, technological innovation and the implementation of sustainable financial models. The outcomes of the project or initiative must have been reported as on 2020. Further, Steering committee would evaluate the nomination and organizer would declare winners as per the final evaluation and marking.
Main Stream Jal Jeevan Awards Categories

Water Conservation State
Best performing State of India in overall management of the drinking water infrastructure and water conservation.

Water Conservation District
Best performing District in the State of India in overall management of the drinking water infrastructure and water conservation in their region.

Water Conservation Village (Panchayat)
Best performing Village of India in overall management of the drinking water infrastructure and water conservation in the village

Water Conservation Company
This category is design to reward for the best contribution of private companies working on water conservation project at any level in India.

Water Communication (Advocacy and PR)
This awards category is for the best communication media agency in print, online and electronic media for their creative promotion and also PR companies for their effective communication to promote clean water usage and water management.

Water School
This category is for the best performing School in India to manage drinking water infrastructure and water conservation practices

Water Institution
Best performing institution (PSU/Large Corporate/Building/Institution/) precisely working in drinking water infrastructure and conservation

Water Religious Organization
Best performing religious organization in India for overall management of the drinking water infrastructure, promotion, and water conservation initiatives

Water Social Organization
Best performing social organization in India for overall management of the drinking water infrastructure, promotion, and water conservation initiatives in specific area/Region/State

Water Corporate for CSR Activities
This category is for the corporate and private companies in India for their drinking water initiatives such as awareness, projects of any size as CSR activities

Water Purifier Brand
Best performing water purifier brand and private company for their contribution in supplying and maintaining drinking water.

Mineral Water Brand
Best performing mineral water brand and private company for their contribution in sourcing and supplying mineral water and maintaining the quality of the brand..

Desalination Plant
Best performing desalination Plant in India as per the quality performance and capacity

Water Technology Company
Best company to launch successful drinking water technology in terms of product and technology for desalination and clean water management

Breakthrough Technology Company
Best company for their revolutionizing technology that created a massive positive impact among masses in managing, supplying and maintaining quality drinking water

Public Water Agency
Best performing public water agency for their contribution in supplying and maintaining quality drinking water

Wastewater Project
Best performing wastewater management project in India as per the technology, quality performance and capacity

Industrial Project
Best performing industrial clean water project in India as per the quality & sustainable contribution and performance

Water Leaders Award (Individual)
This award category is for the most influential person at national/international level for his/her immense contribution to the clean water conservation through technology, project and initiatives

Water Champion Awards (Individual)
This award category is for the most influential person at regional level for his/her remarkable contribution to the clean water conservation, supply, awareness in a State/region