
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

*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.
Fee Structure
*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
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