Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Barmer Honored for Water Conservation
Barmer, a district in Rajasthan, won a big award from the President for doing great work in saving water and collecting rainwater.
The Union Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, praised the district and its team, including the District Collector Tina Dabi, for their hard work.
He said that the government is focused on making sure that all its schemes reach everyone, without any bias.
The Minister also talked about how the government is providing LPG cylinders at a lower cost to help people.
He encouraged the youth to be part of the changes happening in the country and to contribute to building the nation.
Barmer District received the President's Award for water conservation and rainwater harvesting.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praised the district's achievements during the Vikas Rath flag-off ceremony.
The award includes a prize of Rs 1 crore and recognizes the district's performance over the past year.
Shekhawat credited District Collector Tina Dabi, local public representatives, BJP workers, and the district administration for the success.
The Minister emphasized the government's focus on good governance and ensuring that schemes reach every citizen without bias.
- Who
- Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Barmer District, Tina Dabi, BJP workers, District Administration
- What
- Barmer District received the President's Award for water conservation and rainwater harvesting
- When
- During the flag-off ceremony of the Vikas Rath marking two years of the Rajasthan government
- Where
- Barmer, Rajasthan
- Why
- For exemplary work in rainwater harvesting and water conservation
- Award
- President's Award
- Prize Money
- Rs 1 crore
- Key Figures
- Tina Dabi, BJP workers, District Administration
- Government Model
- Good Governance with ICT Initiatives
- Scheme Mentioned
- Ujjwala Scheme
- LPG Cylinder Cost
- Rs 450