Lucknow, March 28 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has achieved yet another significant milestone, further strengthening its reputation across the country in the field of water resource management and infrastructure.

The Irrigation and Water Resources Department was conferred the prestigious 'SKOCH Award' at the 106th SKOCH Summit held in New Delhi today.

The department received this honor for two major achievements: the successful channelization of the Ganga's streams during Mahakumbh-25 and innovations in water management.

The award was received by Chief Engineer Upendra Singh.

Principal Secretary of the Irrigation Department, Anil Garg, said, "Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, instructions were given to channelize ...