CII National

Awards

For Excellence in
Water Management

CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management has been recognizing industry for its contribution in making a Water Secure World - be it through their operations, innovations, or CSR activities.

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Why to Apply

Get recognised and awarded for "Innovation and Excellence" in the field of water resource management

Knowledge sharing and peer learning of good water management practices adopted by participating companies

Get featured in CII Publication which is exclusively shared with eminent decision makers in the country

Identify strengths and opportunities to excel in Water Management

Get comprehensive
assessment report

Interact & network with individuals and companies from diverse sectors

Categories of Awards

Within
the Fence

The award recognises companies who have done well with respect to improving water use efficiency and have an integrated approach for wastewater management system which includes recycle, recovery and reuse of industrial effluents.

Beyond
the Fence

The award recognises work done by the company at watershed level with communities for improving state of water resources, along with enhancing opportunities for livelihoods and socio-economic development including any other CSR activities related to water.

Innovative Water
Saving Product

The award recognises companies involved in manufacture of water efficient equipment or products, which have an impact on water management, either by reducing freshwater consumption or enhancing wastewater recycling/reuse and recovery.

Note: MSMEs are encouraged to apply under any category. They will be assessed & compared with other MSMEs.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Public and Private Industry across all sectors and scale.
  • Operating units will be considered under the appropriate category based on the corporate turnover, irrespective of the turnover of the units applied.

Awards Process

The Awards adhere to a transparent and rigorous assessment process that includes 3 levels of scrutiny and verification. The results of each assessment are reviewed by a pre-eminent Jury, comprising of former bureaucrats, representatives of government, industry and academia at two stages before arriving at the final decision.

Stage 1:
Application

Receiving application of intent
Receiving filled-in questionnaire from the applicant

Stage 2:
Screening

Evaluation of application
Jury to decide on applications qualifying for next level assessment

Stage 3:
Assessment & Verification

Validation of infromation from all stakeholders & beneficiaries
Presentation by shortlisted companies before the jury
Jury to decide on winners

Award
Presentation

Select few shortlisted participants to make a presentation at the CII International Water Innovation Summit CII Water Award Ceremony

Fee Structure

Category

Fee Category

Corporate Annual Sales Turnover (INR)

Application Fee (INR)*

Evaluation Fee (INR)*

Category 1

1a

Above 50 Crores <100 Cr

25,000

25,000

1b

Above 100 Cr - 600 Cr

30,000

30,000

Category 2

2a

Above 600 Cr - 1200 Cr

35,000

35,000

2b

Above 1200 Cr - 1800 Cr

45,000

45,000

Category 3

3a

Above 1800 Cr - 5000 Cr

50,000

50,000

3b

Above 5000 Cr - 10000 Cr

60,000

60,000

Category 4

4a

Above 10000 Cr - 15000 Cr

75,000

75,000

4b

Above 15000 Cr and Above

85,000

85,000

MSME

MSMEs - a

Upto 5 Crores

18,000

18,000

MSMEs - b

Above 5 Crores - 50 Cr

25,000

25,000

*Exclusive of taxes as applicable

#Company sales turnover of the last financial year will be considered for determining the fee category.

  • The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
  • There is a separate fee for each award category.
  • Evaluation Fee is payable after the company gets shortlisted.
  • Applicants that qualify for the site visit will need to arrange for travel, stay and local conveyance for assessors.
  • Payment of fees does not indicate any chance of winning a recognition.

Jury for the Awards

Dr. Anil Kakodkar

Chief of Jury
CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management & Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission

Mr. N K Ranganath

Member
Advisory Board
CII Triveni Water Institute

Dr. Sushil Gupta

Member
Punjab Water Regulation & Development Authority & Former Chairman, Central Ground Water Board

Dr. B Sengupta

Former Member Secretary
Central Pollution Control Board

Mr. Sanjay Singh

Former Group Head
Paper & Packaging
ITC PSPD

Dr. A K Keshari

Professor
Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Delhi

Mr. Pinaki Bhadury

Solutions Lead - Industrial
Chistats

Important Dates

• Registration Opens 08th March 2024

• Last date to submit the Awards Questionnaire 21st June 2024

• Award Ceremony October 2024

Application of Intent

2024 - Open

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