Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023

Current context: The Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023 is an event organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to celebrate women leadership in achieving clean and water-rich villages under various national missions.

The event was held on 4th March 2023, a week before International Women's Day, and was graced by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
She conferred awards to women champions from different states who have done exceptional work in rural water and sanitation sector.
The event was attended by the Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and other dignitaries from various ministries and states.
The event showcased the stories of women champions through short films and panel discussions.
The event also launched a coffee table book titled 'Swachh Sujal Shakti: Women Champions of Rural India' which documents the inspiring stories of 50 women leaders from across the country.