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Government New Delhi, Delhi Est. 1999

Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation

Government department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti driving Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen for universal rural water and sanitation coverage.

1 program listed

About Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) operates under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Originally formed in 1999 under the Ministry of Rural Development, it became the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in 2011 before being merged into the newly created Ministry of Jal Shakti in May 2019.

The department drives two flagship national missions: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households in India, and Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G), which works to maintain universal sanitation coverage across rural India. These programs represent some of the largest infrastructure development initiatives in the country.

The department is headquartered at Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

## Who Benefits

Water technology startups, sanitation innovators, rural infrastructure companies, and social enterprises working on drinking water purification, distribution, sanitation solutions, and waste management seeking government partnership and procurement opportunities.

Who they work with

Stages
MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Climate, Energy & EV Social Impact Biotech, Health & Pharma

Programs by Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation 1

Closed Grant

DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025, 26

by Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation

FundingUp to Rs. 3 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025, 26 is a national-level innovation initiative launched by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, in collaboration with IIT Madras. The program aims to identify, support, and scale innovative technological solutions addressing critical challenges in drinking water quality and sanitation across India, with a strong focus on rural and decentralized contexts. The challenge is structured around two

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation run?

Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025, 26. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation a government organisation?

Yes. Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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