National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS)

The 11th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on 20 January 2026 in New Delhi.

The NCDS is constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and serves as a policy advisory body for the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).

Role and Mandate

Area	Details
Legal Basis	Constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021.
Advisory Role	Functions as a policy advisory body for the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).
Policy Framework	Recommends policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure uniform dam safety standards across India.
Safety Practices	Promotes best practices in surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of dams.

Significance of NCDS

Aspect	Importance
Disaster Prevention	Helps prevent disasters arising from dam failures through coordinated safety governance.
National Coordination	Provides a common policy framework for dam safety across states and authorities.
Infrastructure Safety	Strengthens safety and resilience of India’s water infrastructure.
Risk Reduction	Supports regular monitoring and maintenance to reduce risks of floods, loss of life, and infrastructure damage.

PT Facts

Dam Safety Act, 2021: Provides for surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specified dams.
NDSA: Stands for National Dam Safety Authority.
Dam Failure: Can cause floods, loss of life, and major infrastructure damage.
NCDS: A national policy advisory body for dam safety governance in India.

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