❖ Odisha has been selected as the winner of the 5th National Water Awards 2023.

❖ UP is securing the second spot, and Gujarat and Puducherry jointly securing the third spot.

❖ The award covers nine categories, honouring outstanding contributions to water conservation and management across India.

❖ Parambur Big Tank Water User Association, Pudukkotai won third prize in Best Water User Association category.

❖ Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Won 1st Prize in Best Institution (Other Than School/College) Category.

❖ IIT Madras has won third prize in Best Institution (Other Than School/College) Category.

❖ Apollo tyres limited (ATL), Kanchipuram won 2nd prize in best industry category.