Research Thesis titled ‘ Water Conservation and Harvesting in Semi-Arid Region of Rajasthan: Study of Rural Areas in Jaipur District’ conducted by Ms. Bhujal Varia under the guidance of Dr. Swati Kothary won Prof. D.S. Meshram National Best Thesis Award, 2021 in the category of Undergraduate Planning Students. The national award is annually given by Institute of Town Planners, India as recognition of exceptional research being carried out in the field of Planning. Bhujal is invited to the 70th National Town and Country Planners Conference to be held at Bhopal during January 14 – 15, 2022 to receive the award in Valedictory Session scheduled on January 15, 2022 at 14.00 Hrs.