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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.

Awards Process

Awards Process

*Site Visit may be conducted for specific shortlisted applicants for ground verification of the information provided in the application.
This will be decided on a case-to-case basis as per Jury’s discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

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Public and Private Industry across
all sectors and scale.

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Operating units will be considered
under the appropriate category based
on the corporate turnover, irrespective of
the turnover of the units applied.

Fee Structure

Category

Fee Category

Corporate Annual Sales Turnover (INR)

Application Fee (INR)*

Evaluation Fee (INR)*

MSME

MSMEs - a

Upto 5 Cr

10,000.00

10,000.00

MSMEs - b

Above 5 Cr -50 Cr

18,000.00

18,000.00

Category 1

1a

Above 50 Cr -100 Cr

25,000.00

25,000.00

1b

Above 100 - 599 Cr

30,000.00

30,000.00

Category 2

2a

Above 600 - 1199 Cr

35,000.00

42,000.00

2b

Above 1200 - 1799 Cr

45,000.00

54,000.00

Category 3

3a

Above 1800 - 4999 Cr

50,000.00

65,000.00

3b

Above 5000 - 10000 Cr

60,000.00

78,000.00

Category 4

4a

Above 10000 Cr - 15000 Cr

75,000.00

1,12,500.00

4b

Above 15000 Cr

85,000.00

1,27,500.00

*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

Important Dates

1st February 2025

Registration Opens

31st May 2025

Registration Closes

15th June 2025

Last Date to Submit Awards Questionnaire

18th - 19th November 2025

Award Ceremony

Past Winners