Kolkata, 16h July, 2025: Electrosteel Castings Limited will host the third edition of Jal Sevak Samman 2025 on 31
August 2025- an initiative that continues to uphold the spirit of recognising unsung heroes dedicated to water
conservation, sustainability and equitable water access across India.
Jal Sevak Samman 2025, while reaffirming its commitment to honouring individuals and institutions driving
impactful change in the field of water conservation and sustainability, has expanded its footprint this year.
Launched in West Bengal in 2023, the initiative has now expanded to Bihar, Jharkhand a Üdisha – marking a
significant milestone in its journey to recognise grassroot changemakers across Eastern India
To uphold the essence of the initiative, a structured and collaborative nomination drive was conducted across the
four states in partnership with local administrations, NGOs, civil society organisations, State Water Missions and
on-ground networks. The outreach extended to districts, blocks, and panchayats. As a result, the platform received
68 nominations, recognising individuals and institutions actively working in areas such as rainwater harvesting,
groundwater recharge, river rejuvenation, sustainable irrigation, traditional water wisdom and imnroved water
access in remote communities.
The nominations will be evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director, Zoaina.-a
Survey of india, Dr. Kaiyan Rudra, Chairman, West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Nir. Scumen Mit?a,t?S
(Retd), and IV!r. Sunil Katial, CEO & Whole Time Director, Electrosteel Castings Ltd, who will review and select the
final awardees through a process that is inclusive, transparent and participatory.
In a landmark addition this year, Electrosteel will.be introducing Jal Manthan – The Water Summit, a visionary
platform aimed at fostering deeper dialogue around sustainable water management in India. The summit wil
feature two key sessions- Jal Pravah and a ted style Talk – Jal Vaani. Each session will feature the following
distinguished speakers Dr. Mihir Shah, Former Member, Planning Commission & Chair of the 2021 National
Water Poliry Drafting Committee, Mr. Ranjan K Panda, Water Man of Odisha & Climate Crusader, Dr. Kalyan
Susdra, Chairman of the West Benga! Pollution Control Board, Mr. Uddhav Keiriwal, Whole Time Director,
Eiectrosteel Castirgs Limitad, Mis,Priyam Budhia, a champion of sustainability and water conseryaticn and Ms,
tyoti Sharma, Founder, Force.
“Jal Sevak Samman is more than an award -it is a movement. With the introduction of Jal Manthan, we are creating
a collaborative space for stakeholders to share, learn, and inspire. This initiative reflects our sustained commitment
to recognising grassroots leadership while enabling action-oriented dialogue on water security and sustainability
in India”, said Ms. Radha K Agarwal, Whole Time Director, Electrosteel Castings Limited,
As Electrosteel’s Jai Sevak. Samman 2025 remains steadfast in its vision, it continues to build a streng ecosystem
of charazmakers, experts, and institutions working toward one shared goal – a water-secure and resilient future
fora!l.