| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Mohan Chandra Kandpal, a chemistry teacher from Almora, Uttarakhand, became the first person from the state to win a National Water Award (6th edition). |
| Award Category | "Best Individual in the Water Sector (North Zone)" for his "Pani Boao-Pani Uggao" campaign. |
| Campaign Highlights | - Mobilized community participation (women & children) in Bageshwar & Almora. - Revived 27 dried water sources & built 5,000+ traditional structures (khals & chaals). |
| Key Issues Addressed | Spring-drying, water scarcity, distress migration in climate-vulnerable Himalayan districts. |
| National Water Awards | - Launched in 2018 by Ministry of Jal Shakti. - Recognizes excellence in water conservation, management & sustainability. |
| 6th Edition Winners | - Best State: Maharashtra (1st), Gujarat (2nd), Haryana (3rd). - Best ULB: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Maharashtra). |
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