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CII National Awards

For Excellence in Water Management

CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management has been recognizing the industry for its contribution towards making a Water Secure World - through operations, innovations, and CSR activities. For over a decade, these awards have been celebrating and awarding innovative water conservation & management practices taken by industries from varied sectors.

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Why to Apply

Recognition for “Innovation and Excellence” in Water Resource Management

Knowledge Sharing & Peer Learning
 

Identify Strengths & Opportunities to Excel in Water Management

Interact & Network with Individuals and Companies from Diverse Sectors

Categories of Awards

01

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.

02

Beyond The Fence

The award recognises work done by the company at the watershed level with communities for improving the state of water resources, along with enhancing opportunities for livelihoods and socio-economic development, including any other CSR activities related to water.

03

Innovative Water Saving Product

The award recognises companies involved in the manufacturing 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.

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.

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-by-case basis as per the jury’s discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

Note: MSMEs are encouraged to apply under any category. They will be assessed & compared with other MSMEs.

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

  • Operating units will be considered under the appropriate category based on the corporate turnover.
  • Fee is based on the corporate turnover of the recently concluded accounting year, ie FY 2025-26.
  • There is a separate fee for each award category.
  • The Evaluation fee is payable only after the company gets shortlisted.
  • Applicants who 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 recognition. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Jury for the Awards

Important Dates

01

February 2026 Registration Opens

15

June 2026 Registration Closes

30

June 2026 Last Date to Submit Awards Questionnaire

October 2026, New Delhi Award Ceremony

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