Haryana

• 28 Nov 2024

‘Green Voice’ Award

Why in News?

Recently, Former superintending engineer Shiv Singh Rawat at Haryana Irrigation Department has been honoured with the ‘Green Voice’ award by the Navjyoti India Foundation, an Non-governmental Organizations (NGO), for his contribution in promoting sustainable environmental practices in the region.

Key Points

• The award was presented at the foundation day of the Navjyoti India Foundation, an organization actively working on water conservation across India.
• Shiv Singh Rawat highlighted his years of involvement in social work, focusing on critical areas such as:
  • Water conservation and environmental protection.
  • Fruit plantation drives.
  • Enhancing education and healthcare facilities.
  • Promoting women empowerment.
• Regional Contributions:
  • His work spans multiple regions, including Palwal, Gurgaon, Mewat, and Faridabad.
• He also served as the coordinator of the ‘Yamuna Bachao Abhiyan’ raising awareness about the preservation and conservation of water in the region.