National Dam Safety Act, 2021

National Dam Safety Act, 2021 क्या है?

The National Dam Safety Act, 2021 is a parliamentary law enacted to provide for the surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specified dams across India, and for the prevention of dam failure related disasters. It aims to ensure the structural integrity and operational safety of dams.

ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि

The need for a central law on dam safety arose due to the increasing number of dams, their aging infrastructure, and the potential for catastrophic failures. Previous attempts to introduce a dam safety bill were made in 2010 and 2019. The Act was finally passed in 2021 to establish a uniform national framework for dam safety, addressing concerns over inter-state river issues and the lack of a comprehensive legal mechanism.

मुख्य प्रावधान

9 points

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Establishes the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) as a regulatory body at the central level.
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Mandates the establishment of State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSOs) by state governments.
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Applies to all specified dams dams with height more than 15 meters or between 10-15 meters with certain design features.
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Requires dam owners to conduct regular inspections, prepare emergency action plans, and carry out risk assessments.
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Empowers NDSA to inspect dams, investigate dam failures, and recommend remedial measures.
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Provides for offences and penalties for non-compliance with the Act's provisions.
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Aims to resolve inter-state issues related to dam safety and ensure uniform safety standards.
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Focuses on prevention, mitigation, and preparedness for dam-related disasters.
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Promotes research and development in dam safety engineering and technology.

दृश्य सामग्री

Key Provisions & Scope of National Dam Safety Act, 2021

This mind map illustrates the core components, objectives, and institutional framework established by the National Dam Safety Act, 2021, crucial for understanding its impact on dam safety in India.

National Dam Safety Act, 2021

●Objectives
●Key Institutions
●Scope of Application
●Core Provisions
●Legal Basis (Constitutional)

हालिया विकास

4 विकास

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Enactment of the Act in 2021.

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Establishment and operationalization of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).

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Ongoing process of states establishing State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSOs).

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Focus on developing comprehensive dam safety guidelines and emergency preparedness plans.

स्रोत विषय

National Dam Safety Authority Seeks Chairman to Bolster Dam Safety Governance

Polity & Governance

UPSC महत्व

Crucial for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance - Government policies and interventions) and GS Paper 3 (Disaster Management, Infrastructure, Water Resources). Frequently asked in Prelims (Act's provisions, bodies established) and Mains (significance, challenges in implementation, role in disaster management).