First Pey Jal Survekshan Awards to be conferred by President on 5th March

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Last Updated01/03/2024

Recently, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs announced the inaugural Pey Jal Survekshan Awards.

A total of 130 awards will be conferred across various categories to cities and states for their excellence in the water sector.
- This includes Pey Jal Gold, Silver, and Bronze City Awards signifying top performers in their respective population categories.
- The awards extend to commendations for Best Water Body, Sustainability Champion, Reuse Champion, Water Quality, City Saturation, and AMRUT 2.0 Rotating Trophy of the Year.

The evaluation, conducted under AMRUT 2.0 in 485 cities, encompasses several parameters
- Such as access, coverage, water quality, sustainability, availability of SCADA/flowmeters, and reuse of treated water.
Cities will be graded on a star rating scale, ranging from 5 stars to No star, based on their performance across critical criteria.

It ensured clean water through independent NABL lab testing at the source and citizen-end.
Utilizing GIS-enabled web portal, geo-tagging, and infrastructure mapping, the survey collected accurate and transparent data.

Pey Jal Survekshan results are anticipated to drive ULB decision-making, enhance service delivery, and foster citizen engagement.
The initiative aims to instill a sense of ownership and promote knowledge dissemination about water conservation and optimal use.

The event will also mark the launch of the AMRUT Mitra initiative, aiming to actively involve women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the urban water sector.
AMRUT Mitras, designated from women SHGs, will be engaged in executing AMRUT 2.0 projects, focusing on various activities.
- Such as billing, collection, leak detection, plumbing works, and water quality sampling.
The initiative aims to promote inclusivity and diversity in the water sector while ensuring access to safe drinking water for households and addressing gender inequality.