MOD’s Defence Estates body wins water award

The Defence Estates Organisation (DEO), under the Ministry of Defence, was honoured with Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Award for its role in supporting the Central Government’s vision of a water-secure future with the ambitious target of creating 10 million artificial recharge and water conservation structures under JSJB.

The DEO won in the ‘best partner’ category among ministries during the National Water Conservation Ceremony held in New Delhi today. The achievement celebrates the organisation’s exemplary contribution to water conservation and its role as a key national partner under the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The organisation has emerged as a model for inter-departmental collaboration, effectively integrating community engagement with infrastructural and environmental initiatives.