Union Government introduced the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha which will enable the States/UTs to adopt uniform procedures to ensure safety of reservoirs.
About:
Objective: The Bill provides for proper surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of all specified dams in the country to ensure their safe functioning.
Institutional framework: The Bill provides for the constitution of following bodies –
National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS): To evolve dam safety policies and recommend necessary regulations as may be required for the purpose.
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA): It will be a regulatory body to implement the policy for dam safety in the country. It will also maintain liaison with the State Dam Safety Organisations and the owners of dams for standardisation of dam safety related data and practices.
State Committee on Dam Safety (SCDS): It will be established by every State Government to ensure proper surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of all specified dams in that State and ensure their safe functioning.
State Dam Safety Organization (SDSO): It will be established by every State Government. it will be manned by officials with sufficient experience in the field of dam safety.
Emergency action plan: Every owner in respect of each dam to is required to Prepare emergency action plan within 5 years; and for new dams, before the initial filling.
Comprehensive dam safety evaluation: It has to be carried out by independent panel of expert at regular intervals specified by NCDS.
Offences and Penalties: The Bill provides for punishment / penalty if the dam safety provisions are not followed.
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