All Awardees 2026
The 2nd Edition of the Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 honoured 42 individuals and institutions across 20 award categories.
Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra
CM Transformational & Sustainable Governance Award 2026
Recognised for his leadership in advancing integrated, people-centric, climate-resilient and sustainable governance in Maharashtra.
Shri Conrad K. Sangma
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Meghalaya
Good Governance Award 2026
Recognised for exemplary leadership in community-led development, natural resource management, integrated governance and sustainable growth in Meghalaya.
Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM)
Best Community Impact Project Award 2026
Recognised for its technology-driven urban governance, real-time sewer network monitoring, and innovative approach to water reuse, conservation and sustainable urban development.
Shri Harsh Sanghavi
Deputy Chief Minister, Gujarat
Guardian of Youth Award 2026
Recognised for his leadership in strengthening Gujarat’s statewide efforts to combat drug abuse, empower youth, and build a safer, healthier and more resilient society.
Dr. Satya Tripathi
Secretary General, Global Alliance for Sustainable Planet
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Recognised for his outstanding contributions to global sustainability, environmental governance, climate action and integrated approaches to sustainable development.
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh
Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Health, Family Welfare & Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Good Governance Award 2026
Recognised for his exceptional contribution to strengthening public health governance, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and advancing technology-driven and inclusive healthcare systems in Uttar Pradesh.
Lamu County Government, Kenya
Best Community Impact Project Award 2026
Recognised for the Kiunga Solar Desalination & Peace Initiative, integrating solar-powered desalination, inclusive water governance and peacebuilding to strengthen water security and community resilience.
Dr. R. K. Gupta
Secretary General, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)
Leadership Award 2026
Recognised for his significant contributions to global water governance, sustainable irrigation and agricultural water management, and climate-resilient approaches to water resource management.
Shri Yugal Kishore Joshi
Programme Director, NITI Aayog
Leadership Award 2026
Recognised for his significant contributions to policy innovation, integrated governance and cross-sectoral approaches advancing sustainable and inclusive development.
The Rockefeller Foundation
Leadership Award 2026
Recognised for its global leadership in advancing water security, public health, climate resilience and equitable, sustainable development through innovative and systems-driven approaches.
Mr. Ignacio D. Deregibus
Executive Director, International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
Leadership Award 2026
Recognised for his outstanding contributions to strengthening global water knowledge networks and advancing evidence-based, collaborative and resilient water governance.
Prof. Dr. Rabi Mohtar
Professor, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut; Executive Board Member, International Water Resources Association; Governor, World Water Council
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Recognised for his pioneering contributions to the water–energy–food nexus, integrated water governance, sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
Dr. Eric Tardieu
Director General, International Office for Water; Secretary General, International Network of Basin Organizations; Vice President, World Water Council
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Recognised for his outstanding global leadership in river basin cooperation, integrated water resources management and transboundary water governance.
Dr. Vikas Kumar
Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Leaders Award for Exceptional Leadership 2026
Recognised for his visionary leadership in advancing sustainable urban mobility, green mass transit and climate-resilient urban development.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Sumerpur Factory
Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater Management Award 2026
Recognised for its Prabhat initiative, advancing rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, climate-resilient agriculture and community-led sustainable water management.
BBC Media Action – India
Driving the Circular Economy Award 2026
Recognised for its innovative use of media and communication to drive behavioural change, promote responsible waste management and advance circular economy practices in urban India.
North Eastern Railway, Izzatnagar Division
Sustainable Industrial Facility Award 2026
Recognised for integrating resource efficiency, sustainable infrastructure management and environmentally responsible practices across railway operations.
District Administration Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir
Rejuvenation of Water Bodies Award 2026
Recognised for its integrated efforts in restoring springs, ponds and other water ecosystems, strengthening water security, groundwater recharge, agricultural resilience and community livelihoods.
Mr. Alain Meyssonnier
President, Mediterranean Water Institute; Governor, World Water Council
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Recognised for his distinguished global leadership in integrated water resources management, sustainable water governance, transnational cooperation and resilient water systems.
AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL)
Decarbonization Co-Benefits Award 2026
Recognised for its technology-driven initiatives in energy efficiency, electrification, digital transformation and resource optimisation across aviation engineering operations.
Dr. Ajit Tyagi
Honorary Patron & Chairman, Committee on Climate Change, India Water Foundation; Hon’ble Koteswaram Professor, Ministry of Earth Sciences; Former Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Recognised for his exceptional contributions to meteorology, climate science, weather forecasting, climate resilience and science-driven environmental governance.
United Way of Bengaluru
Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater Management Award 2026
Recognised for its impactful, community-driven initiatives advancing urban water conservation, groundwater recharge and climate-resilient development in Bengaluru.
Delhi Public School, Dwarka
Leading Wastewater Treatment & Management Model Award 2026
Recognised for its exemplary wastewater treatment and reuse practices, reducing freshwater consumption and promoting sustainable resource management within the educational ecosystem.
Bharat NatureSol Private Limited
Rejuvenation of Water Bodies Award 2026
Recognised for its science-driven, nature-based approach to restoring degraded water ecosystems through innovative phytoremediation and ecological restoration solutions.
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University
Leading Wastewater Treatment & Management Model Award 2026
Recognised for its technology-driven 4R’s approach—Reduce, Recharge, Recycle and Reuse—advancing sustainable water management and water stewardship in educational institutions.
Mahavir Senior Model School, G.T. Karnal Road, Delhi
Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater Management Award 2026
Recognised for integrating sustainable water conservation, groundwater management and environmental stewardship into its educational ecosystem, inspiring wider community action.
The Mann School, Delhi
Green Office Building Award 2026
Recognised for its commitment to green infrastructure, solar energy, rainwater harvesting, waste management and resource efficiency, fostering a model sustainable campus.
Farmland Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater Management Award 2026
Recognised for its innovative, technology-driven rainwater harvesting and aquifer recharge solutions, including energy-free filtration and groundwater recharge systems.
Dr. Atun Roy Choudhury
Innovation in Water Technology Award 2026
Recognised for developing the SAAnA Reactor, an innovative and resource-efficient technology for decentralised sewage and faecal sludge treatment and sustainable sanitation.
CLUIX Private Limited
Innovation in Water Technology Award 2026
Recognised for its cutting-edge, affordable and scalable solutions for real-time water quality monitoring and data-driven, decentralised water management.
Vishvaraj Environment Ltd.
Best Community Impact Project Award 2026
Recognised for its innovative, community-centric water and wastewater management solutions and pioneering Public–Private–People Partnership (4P) approach to inclusive and sustainable water infrastructure.
Pump Academy Private Limited
Innovation in Water Technology Award 2026
Recognised for its advanced digital solutions leveraging IIoT and AI to enhance the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of pumping systems across water, wastewater, irrigation and industrial sectors.
Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU)
Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater Management Award 2026
Recognised for implementing decentralised rainwater harvesting, aquifer recharge and spring-shed management solutions across more than 550 villages and institutional campuses.
IOTA WATER
Innovation in Water Technology Award 2026
Recognised for its pioneering use of nanotechnology and water science to develop oxygen nanobubble-enabled hydration solutions, advancing innovative and sustainable water technology.
UDYAMA
Leaders Award 2026
Recognised for its exceptional leadership in advancing community-driven, climate-resilient development through integrated, nature-based and inclusive solutions.
Mr. Vikas Bhadauria
Journalist & Anchor, NDTV India
Environmental Journalism & Reporting Award 2026
Recognised for his impactful contribution to environmental journalism and reporting on water security, climate change, pollution and sustainable development.
Shri Ronak Patel
Journalist & Editor, ABP Asmita
Environmental Journalism & Reporting Award – Regional 2026
Recognised for his distinguished contribution to regional journalism and impactful reporting on environmental and public-interest issues.
Padma Shri Brij Lal Bhat
Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Recognised for his lifelong dedication to social service, grassroots development, community resilience and social harmony in Jammu & Kashmir.
Mrs. Pratibha Pandya
Founder, Dian Foundation and Holistic Wellness
Water of Wisdom Award 2026
Recognised for his/her meaningful contributions to health, wellness, awareness, and holistic well-being, promoting a more conscious, human-centric and sustainable approach to community resilience and development.
Mr. Anupam Ghosh
Chairman, Anondita Medicare
Leaders Award 2026
Recognised for his dynamic leadership and entrepreneurial vision in advancing innovation, sustainability, and resilient healthcare and manufacturing ecosystems, contributing to public health, industrial innovation, and sustainable enterprise development.
Mr. Rishi Sharma
Former General Secretary, Sector 15 Noida
Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Management Award 2026
Recognised for his impactful grassroots leadership in addressing urban waterlogging, promoting decentralized rainwater management, and fostering community awareness and participation in sustainable water conservation.
Mr. Arpit Kumar
Innovation in Water Technology Award 2026
Recognised for his pioneering work in developing innovative, decentralised, and sustainable solutions for arsenic removal and safe drinking water.
