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.
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.
Structural Integrity & Operational Safety
Prevention of Dam Failures
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)
State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSOs)
Dams > 15m height
Dams 10-15m with certain design features
Regular Inspections & Surveillance
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
Investigation of Dam Failures
Entry 56, Union List (Inter-State Rivers)
Entry 23, Concurrent List (Social Security)
Structural Integrity & Operational Safety
Prevention of Dam Failures
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)
State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSOs)
Dams > 15m height
Dams 10-15m with certain design features
Regular Inspections & Surveillance
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
Investigation of Dam Failures
Entry 56, Union List (Inter-State Rivers)
Entry 23, Concurrent List (Social Security)
Establishes the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) as a regulatory body at the central level.
Mandates the establishment of State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSOs) by state governments.
Applies to all specified dams dams with height more than 15 meters or between 10-15 meters with certain design features.
Requires dam owners to conduct regular inspections, prepare emergency action plans, and carry out risk assessments.
Empowers NDSA to inspect dams, investigate dam failures, and recommend remedial measures.
Provides for offences and penalties for non-compliance with the Act's provisions.
Aims to resolve inter-state issues related to dam safety and ensure uniform safety standards.
Focuses on prevention, mitigation, and preparedness for dam-related disasters.
Promotes research and development in dam safety engineering and technology.
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
Establishes the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) as a regulatory body at the central level.
Mandates the establishment of State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSOs) by state governments.
Applies to all specified dams dams with height more than 15 meters or between 10-15 meters with certain design features.
Requires dam owners to conduct regular inspections, prepare emergency action plans, and carry out risk assessments.
Empowers NDSA to inspect dams, investigate dam failures, and recommend remedial measures.
Provides for offences and penalties for non-compliance with the Act's provisions.
Aims to resolve inter-state issues related to dam safety and ensure uniform safety standards.
Focuses on prevention, mitigation, and preparedness for dam-related disasters.
Promotes research and development in dam safety engineering and technology.
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
