Jaipur, Nov 18 (IANS) Rajasthan has once again been recognised nationally for its exemplary efforts in water management and community-driven conservation.

The state has been awarded the “Water Conservation Public Participation Award” for the third time, securing third place among the best-performing states in the country.

The award was presented at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Tuesday.

President Droupadi Murmu, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil, Minister of State V. Somanna, and Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Chaudhary jointly conferred the honour.

Additional Secretary and Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department, Bhuvan Bhaskar, received the award on behalf of the state.

Barmer district earned the first rank at the national level under the

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