The Tripura Jal Board (TJB) has been awarded the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its innovative water management project implemented under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, marking a significant achievement for the state’s efforts in improving water governance and public service delivery.The award was presented at a ceremony held on June 20 at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. The recognition was given for the project titled “AMRUT Mitra under AMRUT 2.0 Scheme / Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance within Agartala AMC Area.”Mihir Kanti Gop, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the Tripura Jal Board, received the award on behalf of the organisation from the Chairman of the SKOCH Group.
The award acknowledges the successful implementation of the “Women for Water, Water for Women” initiative under the AMRUT Mitra programme. The project focuses on strengthening community participation in water management while empowering women through active involvement in service delivery and monitoring activities. Under the initiative, women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been engaged in several important tasks related to water supply management across areas under the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC). Their responsibilities include collecting water taxes through Point of Sale (POS) machines, conducting doorstep collection of water samples, carrying out water quality testing using Field Testing Kits (FTKs), facilitating consumer grievance redressal and generating public awareness on water-related issues.
The programme also promotes water conservation and encourages sustainable water management practices at the community level. Officials said the initiative has helped improve the efficiency of water quality monitoring while creating livelihood opportunities for women. By integrating community participation into water governance, the project has strengthened public engagement and improved service delivery mechanisms.
