CII Water Institute

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
Category 1	1b	Above 100 Cr - 600 Cr	30,000	30,000
Category 2	2a	Above 600 Cr - 1200 Cr	35,000	35,000
Category 2	2b	Above 1200 Cr - 1800 Cr	45,000	45,000
Category 3	3a	Above 1800 Cr - 5000 Cr	50,000	50,000
Category 3	3b	Above 5000 Cr - 10000 Cr	60,000	60,000
Category 4	4a	Above 10000 Cr - 15000 Cr	75,000	75,000
Category 4	4b	Above 15000 Cr and Above	85,000	85,000
MSME	MSMEs - a	Upto 5 Crores	18,000	18,000
MSME	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.