NEW DELHI: The federal government had performed a survey of the standard of ingesting water throughout cities in 2023 however did not launch the report or rankings after it abruptly cancelled the occasion scheduled for honouring the most effective performers in March 2025, simply forward of the final Lok Sabha elections.In a written reply to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday, the housing and concrete affairs ministry mentioned that Ipsos Analysis Pvt Ltd, an company, was engaged throughout 2022-23 to conduct Pey Jal Survekshan in 485 AMRUT cities “at a value of Rs 16.96 crore”, of which Rs 16.1 crore has been launched.Responding as to if the survey’s findings have been launched and govt has analysed the report for corrective measures, the ministry mentioned, “The findings had been communicated to the states/Union Territories on the workshop held on Nov 22, in New Delhi. Through the workshop, discussions had been held and states/UTs had been suggested to take corrective measures”.The ministry not releasing the survey findings has remained a thriller contemplating that govt holds related surveys throughout sectors to make sure “wholesome competitors” amongst states and cities.Apparently, on Feb 27, 2024, months after the workshop with states and UTs, the ministry had issued an in depth press launch asserting that the “first Pey Jal Survekshan Awards” can be held on March 5, with President Droupadi Murmu scheduled to preside over the occasion. It mentioned that cities and states can be honoured for excellence within the water sector. In all, 130 awards had been to be bestowed, reflecting the accomplishments of cities and states underneath totally different classes: gold, silver, and bronze.