Q. Recently, which city of Uttar Pradesh received the Centre’s ‘Water Warrior Award’?
Answer:
Noida
Notes: Noida has been honored as a "water warrior" city by the Union water ministry for outstanding efforts in wastewater treatment and reuse. The city boasts eight sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a total capacity of 411 MLD (million litres daily), treating 260 MLD of sewage. Notably, 70-75 MLD is repurposed for irrigation, construction, firefighting, pond maintenance, and road sprinkling. Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presented the awards in Delhi.