Applicant organization/company will register by providing basic information about the applicant, organization, organization type and contact details on the Registration link. The unique login credentials will be then sent to the applicant’s email ID (used for registration).
After registration, the applicant can directly move to fill out the application or come back to it through the ‘Dashboard’ option. Once the application has been submitted, you cannot go back and make changes to your application.
At the beginning of the application, the applicant must select the category of award in which he/she wishes to apply. In case the applicant wants to apply in multiple categories of awards, separate fee is to be paid. The fee details are provided in the subsequent sections.
The application fee is categorized into four different bands based on the ‘type’ of organization. The applicants must identify themselves as any of the below-mentioned ‘types’ of organization. In case the applicant wants to apply in multiple categories of awards, a separate fee is to be paid.
Method of Payment: We encourage applicants to pay the application fee via online payment or NEFT. In case these two options are not suitable to the applicant, we also accept cheque and demand draft.
| Name of the A/c Holder | The Energy and Resources Institute |
| Account Number | 001694600001134 |
| Name of the Bank | Yes Bank |
| Full address of the bank | D-12, South Extension, Part 2 New Delhi-110049, India |
| Swift Code | YESBINBBDEL |
| IFSC Code: | YESB0000016 |
| Name of the A/c Holder | The Energy and Resources Institute |
| Account Number | 52142907894 |
| Name of the Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch Name | SCOPE Complex New Delhi – 3 |
| Full address of the bank | SCOPE Complex, Core – 67 Institutional Area, Pragati Vihar New Delhi – 110003 |
| NEFT IFSC Code | SBIN0020511 |
| RTGS IFSC Code | SBIN0020511 |
| 9 Digit MICR Code | 110002658 |
While making the payment, please add in the remarks: 'WSA (Organization Name)' so that it's easier to realize the payment under your application. After making the payment, please share transaction details along with the screenshot of the successful completion of the payment. Once you are through with the online application process, kindly let us know so that we can generate a link for you to download a PDF version of the form.
Given below are the fee details, divided into four classes based on your organization type.
| S.No. | Type of Organization | Classification | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-profit Organisation/Non-Governmental Organization *NGOs/ Foundations/ CSR initiatives associated with private limited companies are encouraged to apply under Classification 4 of Organization Type |
Classification 1 | Rs. 10,000/- +18% GST, as applicable |
| 2 | Community/ Village Committees /Village Panchayats | ||
| 3 | Academic & Research Organization | ||
| 4 | Organized Colonies / Resident Welfare Associations | Classification 2 | Rs. 20,000/- +18% GST, as applicable |
| 5 | Water User Associations (WUAs) | ||
| 6 | Municipal Boards | ||
| 7 | Irrigation Boards | ||
| 8 | MSME (As per GOI norms) | Classification 3 | Rs. 50,000/- +18% GST, as applicable |
| 9 | Bilateral and Multilateral Organizations | ||
| 10 | Private Limited Companies | Classification 4 | Rs. 75,000/- +18% GST, as applicable |
| 11 | Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) | ||
| 12 | Large Industries (As per GOI norms) | ||
| 13 | Housing Construction Companies |
The evaluation process will take place in two stages: An internal committee will carry out a first eligibility screening to ensure that applications fulfill the necessary criteria requirements, followed by verification of projects/ initiatives through field visits, submitted proofs, etc. The external committee will review the application based on set criteria as mentioned in the 'Assessment Criteria’ section. Recommendations made by the internal and external committee will be processed by the Steering Committee. The Water Sustainability Awards winners will then be announced on the webpage as well as through personal correspondence with the winners.
The awards will be held in New Delhi to recognize the Award-winning organization/ bodies/ industries. It will be a non-monetary award, wherein, each winner will be given a plaque and a recognition certificate for extraordinary efforts in the water sector. A total of 11 awards will be conferred, one for each category/ sub-category.