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National Water Award Presented to Haveri District’s Rural Water Committee for Lake Restoration
The Ministry of Water Resources has announced a national award recognizing the Rural Water Supply Committee of Karnataka’s Haveri district for its innovative lake rejuvenation model that boosts water conservation and groundwater levels.
The central Ministry of Water Resources has announced the latest National Water Award, honoring the Rural Water Supply Committee of Haveri district in Karnataka. The award acknowledges the committee’s distinctive lake‑rejuvenation model, which has been credited with significant improvements in water conservation and groundwater augmentation.
The committee’s approach involved systematic desilting, catchment area treatment, and community‑driven maintenance, leading to a measurable rise in the lake’s water storage capacity. These interventions have contributed to enhanced groundwater recharge in the surrounding rural areas, supporting agriculture and domestic needs.
Officials from the ministry highlighted the model as a replicable example for other water‑scarce regions across the country. The recognition aims to encourage similar initiatives that combine technical expertise with local participation to address water challenges.
The award underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and reinforces the role of grassroots organizations in achieving long‑term environmental benefits.
The committee’s approach involved systematic desilting, catchment area treatment, and community‑driven maintenance, leading to a measurable rise in the lake’s water storage capacity. These interventions have contributed to enhanced groundwater recharge in the surrounding rural areas, supporting agriculture and domestic needs.
Officials from the ministry highlighted the model as a replicable example for other water‑scarce regions across the country. The recognition aims to encourage similar initiatives that combine technical expertise with local participation to address water challenges.
The award underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and reinforces the role of grassroots organizations in achieving long‑term environmental benefits.