NTPC Barauni Bags Top Prize in Best Industry Category at 4th National Water Awards | 19 Jun 2023

Why in News?

On June 17, 2023, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the top award in the Best Industry category to NTPC Barauni at the 4th National Water Awards Ceremony of the Union Jal Shakti Ministry at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Key Points:

• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the award to NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh and NTPC Barauni Project Head Rajiv Khanna in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
• This is the country's fourth National Water Award-2022. As many as 41 winners were felicitated in 11 different categories.
• NTPC has made sustained and dedicated efforts to preserve the environment, which has played a major role in its success.
• NTPC has implemented several innovative initiatives for the conservation and effective management of water resources. NTPC's efforts have not only saved water but have also reduced environmental impacts.