Bhakra dam and other dams in the Sutlej basin were blamed for contributing to the flood disaster in Himachal Pradesh in 2023.
Status of Dams in India |
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Under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution, water and water storage is a state subject. Therefore legislating dam safety is the responsibility of state governments.
National level |
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National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) |
To oversee dam safety policies and regulations |
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) |
To implement and enforce the provisions of the Act It is headed by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC) and provides secretarial assistance to NCDS |
State level |
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State Committee on Dam Safety (SCDS) |
To assess potential implication of failure of a specified dam in the state on any downstream state, and coordinate mitigation measures |
State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) |
To carry out the functions assigned to them under the Act |
CWC Guidelines on Hazard Classification of Dams |
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