Which Indian state received the National Award for Excellence in Integrated Water Resources Management 2024 in March 2025?

Tamil Nadu won the National Award for Excellence in Integrated Water Resources Management 2024 for its Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TNIAMP). This prestigious award was presented by the Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP), Government of India. The TNIAMP is a World Bank-aided initiative focused on enhancing water resource management practices within the state. Tamil Nadu's achievement demonstrates the state's commitment to sustainable and efficient water management strategies, which are increasingly important given the challenges of water scarcity and climate change impacts on agricultural productivity.