Archive · 13 Nov 2025
West Bengal's NDITA and Army Public School Kolkata Win National Water Awards
Imagine a big award ceremony in India that gives prizes for taking good care of water.
Two places in West Bengal did a super good job!
Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority, a place where businesses are, got a special prize for managing water really well.
Also, a school called Army Public School in Kolkata won an award for being the best school at saving water.
The Chief Minister of West Bengal was very happy and proud of them.
These awards show that people in West Bengal are working hard to protect our water.
Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA – Sector V) in West Bengal ranked third in the Best Urban Local Body category at the 6th National Water Awards.
Army Public School, Kolkata, achieved a joint first rank in the Best School or College category.
The awards, conferred by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, recognize outstanding water resources conservation and management.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed pride and congratulated the awardees.
The recognition highlights the commitment to sustainable water management and urban resilience.
- Who
- Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA – Sector V) and Army Public School, Kolkata
- What
- Secured top ranks in the Best Urban Local Body and Best School or College categories respectively at the 6th National Water Awards 2024.
- When
- The awards were conferred recently, with information communicated to the state government via a letter.
- Where
- West Bengal (NDITA) and Kolkata (Army Public School)
- Why
- For outstanding achievements in water resources conservation and management.
- Award Name
- 6th National Water Awards 2024
- Awarding Ministry
- Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
- Best Urban Local Body Winner
- Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA – Sector V), West Bengal (Joint Third Rank)
- Best School or College Winner
- Army Public School, Kolkata (Joint First Rank)
- Category Focus
- Water resources conservation and management