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International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 Successfully Concludes in Bengaluru

Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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Key Points

The International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 successfully concluded in Bengaluru, focusing on the implementation of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, sediment management, flood management, and emergency preparedness. Key initiatives like DRIP were highlighted to enhance dam safety and operational efficiency in India.

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  • Conference Name: International Conference on Dam Safety 2026
  • Location: Bengaluru
  • Focus: Implementation of the Dam Safety Act, 2021
  • Key Issues: Reservoir sedimentation, flood management, emergency preparedness
  • DRIP: Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project, a flagship initiative
  • Funding: USD 500 million from World Bank and AIIB
  • Objectives of DRIP: Safety improvement, institutional strengthening, revenue generation
  • Funding Pattern: 80:20 for Special Category States
  • Phases of DRIP: Phase I (2012–2021) rehabilitated 223 dams
  • Current Phase: Phase II & III (2021–2031) targeting 736 dams
  • Dam Safety Act, 2021: Establishes a framework for dam safety
  • Institutional Mechanism: NCDS, NDSA, State Committees
  • Responsibilities: Regular inspections, risk assessments, emergency action plans
  • Significance: Strengthening India's dam safety ecosystem
  • Outcome: Enhanced community preparedness and institutional response
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The legislative framework that establishes a comprehensive mechanism for the surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of large dams in India, aimed at preventing disasters and ensuring safety, is known by what term?