SECTION D: URBAN & PUBLIC UTILITIES AWARDS
Best Smart City Water Initiative
Description: Recognizes the most impactful smart city initiative that integrates technology and planning for efficient water supply, wastewater treatment, and community service. Focus on integration of smart meters, GIS, sensors, AI, or citywide water efficiency programs.
Eligibility:
- Smart City Mission projects, municipal corporations, utilities, PPP projects.
- Must showcase performance data and measurable citizen impact.
Notes: Urban Development Department endorsements are encouraged for nominations.
Best Drinking Water Supply Utility – Urban
Description: Recognizes outstanding municipal utilities delivering reliable, safe, and equitable drinking water services in urban areas.
Eligibility:
- Urban local bodies, municipal corporations, specialized water boards (e.g., DJB).
- Must demonstrate service data, compliance with drinking water standards.
Notes: Submission must include water testing reports and consumer service indicators (coverage %, continuity hrs/day).
Best Wastewater Management Utility – Urban
Description: Awarded to utilities delivering dependable sewage collection, wastewater treatment, and safe discharge/reuse services in urban areas.
Eligibility:
- Urban municipal utilities and city-based wastewater boards.
- Must include operational STPs/WWTPs with records.
Notes: Required submission of data on treated flow, quality compliance (BOD/COD removal).
Best Urban Sanitation Program
Description: Recognizes urban local bodies implementing comprehensive sanitation programs (toilets, faecal sludge management, integrated waste & water services).
Eligibility:
- ULBs, smart city units, PPP ventures involving sanitation at large scale.
Notes: Cities with SBM (Swachh Bharat Mission) recognition may be nominated.