“Tap Water Scheme” (नल जल योजना) by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide clean water in Gram Panchayat areas in an accessible manner. The application has to be made to the concerned Gram Panchayat.
The scheme “Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation” by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, aims to improve the production and productivity of coffee plantations by encouraging water augmentation in traditional areas.
The scheme “Vasantrao Naik Tanda/Basti Development” is implemented by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme provides essential amenities to the Tandas and Bastis of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes. The scheme focuses on improving access to drinking water, electrification, latrines, drainage, etc.
Through this scheme, 50% of the fees paid to the recognized institution/consultant for conducting the energy/water audit is reimbursed. The unit should have achieved saving in energy/water minimum by 10% of average monthly consumption of previous 12 months before conduct of audit.
“Assistance For Entrepreneurship Under Skill Development” under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME sector, implemented by the Dept. of Industries, DNH & DD, aims to provide assistance to budding entrepreneurs and their staffs to undergo Entrepreneurship /Management training.
“Assistance For Saving In Consumption Of Energy And Water” under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME sector, implemented by the Dept. of Industries, DNH & DD, aims to provide assistance to the existing/ new Enterprise for taking action for saving in consumption of Energy and Water.
The objective of the National Water Awards is to encourage the stakeholders to adopt a holistic approach toward water resource management in the country as surface water and groundwater play a significant role in the water cycle.