BWSSB among top five global water utilities (Global Water Awards 2026)

BWSSB among top five global water utilities (Global Water Awards 2026)

• What: Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) ranked among top five globally in Utility of the Year, SDG‑6 Champion of the Year, and Water Project of the Year (Cauvery Stage V) at Global Water Summit, Madrid.

• Significance:

  • Urban water governance: Recognition of improvements in supply, sanitation, and water project delivery.

  • Replicability: Best practices for other Indian utilities.

• UPSC relevance: Urban infrastructure, SDG implementation, municipal governance.

• Possible Q: What lessons can Indian cities draw from internationally recognised water utility reforms?