![]() The Dam Safety bill has been in the making for the last 34 years. ![]() ![]() To address these issues, way back in 1987, the government decided to draft India’s first Dam Safety Law. Safety of dams is also important in the emerging scenario of India’s water crisis, linked with its growing population, as also the climate change, according to the CWC.Įfforts so far for bringing in legislation Safety of dams is also important for safeguarding the huge public investment in this critical physical infrastructure, as also, for ensuring continuity of benefits derived from the dam projects and national water security according to the CWC. Ageing dams may also serve as a cause of concern for people living in the areas nearby. ![]() According to Central Water Commission, safety of dams is important for ensuring continuity of benefits derived from projects and national water security, among other things.Īlthough India ranks third in the world, after China & the United States, when it comes to having large dams, the country has not had Dam Safety Legislation, for over 70 years now.Īll this is now set to change, with the Rajya Sabha having passed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 on December 02, 2021, with Lok Sabha having already passed the bill on August 02, 2019.Īccording to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the ageing of dam assets, warrants serious concern as regards their safety aspects, in terms of meeting prevalent norms. ![]()
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