{"id":327415,"date":"2025-02-21T16:58:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T11:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=327415"},"modified":"2025-02-28T19:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:50:32","slug":"national-dam-safety-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/national-dam-safety-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"National Dam Safety Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News:<\/strong> The Supreme Court\u00a0directed a supervisory committee, chaired by the head of the National Dam Safety Authority, to examine concerns raised by Tamil Nadu against Kerala regarding the maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-328318 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/National-Dam-Safety-Authority.png?resize=504%2C334&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"National Dam Safety Authority\" width=\"504\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/National-Dam-Safety-Authority.png?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/National-Dam-Safety-Authority.png?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/National-Dam-Safety-Authority.png?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/National-Dam-Safety-Authority.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>About National Dam Safety Authority<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)<\/strong> is a statutory body in India established under the <strong>Dam Safety Act, 2021<\/strong> to ensure the safety and maintenance of dams across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of NDSA<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Implementation of Dam Safety Standards<\/strong> \u2013 Ensures compliance with the guidelines set by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical Supervision<\/strong> \u2013 Oversees safety inspections, risk assessments, and maintenance of dams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination Between States<\/strong> \u2013 Acts as a mediator in inter-state dam disputes and ensures uniform safety protocols.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency Response Planning<\/strong> \u2013 Works with disaster management agencies to prepare for dam failures and related hazards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity Building &amp; Research<\/strong> \u2013 Promotes research, training programs, and technological advancements in dam safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure of NDSA<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Chairperson<\/strong>, appointed by the central government, leads the authority.<\/li>\n<li>It includes technical experts in dam engineering, hydrology, and disaster management.<\/li>\n<li>Regional offices may be set up for better monitoring and coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of NDSA<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India has over <strong>5,700 large dams<\/strong>, many of which are aging and require stringent safety measures.<\/li>\n<li>Climate change, increasing water demand, and infrastructure development necessitate a robust regulatory framework for dam safety.<\/li>\n<li>The NDSA helps prevent dam failures, which could lead to catastrophic loss of life and property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: The Supreme Court\u00a0directed a supervisory committee, chaired by the head of the National Dam Safety Authority, to examine concerns raised by Tamil Nadu against Kerala regarding the maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam. 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