Dam Safety Bill

• The Dam Safety Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha. The bill aims to inspect, survey, maintain and operate dams in the country. Because most of the dams are more than 100 years old.

• The bill constitutes two national bodies. They are National Committee on Dam Safety and National Dam Safety Authority.

• The National Committee on Dam Safety will evolve policies and recommend regulations related to dam safety.

• The National Dam Safety Authority implements the policies framed by the National committee. Also, it will provide technical assistance to the State Dam Safety Organizations.