Name the university which received the best campus in India in terms of water usage in 82 National Water Awards.
Options
A. Kurukshetra University
B. Panjab University
C. Kakatiya University
D. Chandigarh University
Correct Answer
Kakatiya University
Explanation
The Union Minister for Water Resources, River development and rejuvenation Nithin Gadkari presented 82 National Water Awards in 14 categories for the year 2018 at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The department of geology at Kakatiya University, Warangal Telangana received the best campus in India in terms of water usage. Panjab University secured 2nd position in the category. Madurai district received first prize for rejuvenations and creating new water bodies in the National Water Awards 2018. In best state category Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh bagged first, second and third prizes resource management in India.
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