WaSH Warriors:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti honoured WaSH Warriors from across India at a special Samvad Samaroh in New Delhi in January 2026, recognising grassroots leadership in water and sanitation.WaSH Warriors are grassroots champions—individuals from rural communities—who lead efforts in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), especially under the Jal Jeevan Mission and allied programmes.Aim is to promote safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene through community ownership (Jan Bhagidari),to ensure inclusive, equitable, and sustainable WaSH outcomes, particularly for women and vulnerable groups.
