In 2021, India enacted the Dam Safety Act — a landmark law establishing a unified national framework for the safety of all large dams.
Here is what the Act means for you:
→ All large dams must be regularly inspected by qualified engineers
→ Every dam must have an Emergency Action Plan protecting downstream communities
→ State Dam Safety Organisations are mandated to oversee compliance
→ Dam owners bear direct legal responsibility for the safety of their structure
→ NDSA provides oversight, technical guidance, and national coordination
Dam safety is not just an engineering matter. It is a public right.
Hundreds of millions of Indians live downstream of large dams. This law was enacted to protect them — and NDSA exists to make sure it is upheld.
Follow NDSA for authoritative updates on dam safety policy, inspection standards, and public awareness across India.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) Chess Team secured the 3rd Position in the Inter Ministry Team Chess Tournament 2025-26, held from 25th-27th Aug 2025. Total 17 Central Gov. Ministries/Autonomous Organizations participated in tournament organized by CCSCSB, DoPT.
Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, IAS (MP-1992) has taken over the charge of Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR recently. He along with Additional Secretary (Admin &IC) visited Central Water Commission (Hq.), Sewa Bhawan, New Delhi on 06.09.2025.
संसद भवन में आयोजित संसदीय प्रक्रियाओं और कार्यप्रणालियों पर Appreciation Course में भाग लेने आए Indian Trade Service (ITS) और Central Water Engineering Services (CWES) के प्रशिक्षु अधिकारियों के साथ सुखद भेंट हुई।
इन उत्साही और प्रतिभाशाली भावी युवा अधिकारियों के साथ व्यापार सरलीकरण, आर्थिक नीतियों को सुगम बनाने, और जल प्रबंधन के क्षेत्र में सतत विकास, संसाधन उपयोग, और नवाचार जैसे महत्वपूर्ण पहलुओं पर विचारोत्तेजक चर्चा हुई।
राष्ट्र की समावेशी प्रगति के लिए इनकी समर्पित सोच जानकर मन प्रफुल्लित है।
आज सेंट्रल वॉटर इंजीनियरिंग सर्विस के नवप्रशिक्षित अधिकारियों से मुलाकात करके अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हुई। उन्हें आगामी दायित्वों के लिए शुभकामनाएँ दीं और उनके उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना की।
माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi सर के नेतृत्व में “विकसित भारत” के संकल्प को साकार करने की दिशा में ये अधिकारी जल क्षेत्र की विभिन्न परियोजनाओं में समर्पण, तकनीकी दक्षता और नवीन दृष्टिकोण के साथ महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाएंगे।
मुझे विश्वास है कि इनकी ऊर्जा, प्रतिभा और प्रतिबद्धता जलशक्ति मंत्रालय की योजनाओं को जन-जन तक पहुँचाने में सहायक सिद्ध होगी।
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Probationers of Indian Defence Estates Service, Military Engineer Services and Central Water Engineering Service called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President advised officers to move ahead with the spirit of nation-first. She said that their actions will impact the nation's growth and quality of life of citizens.
Probationers of Indian Defence Estates Service, Military Engineer Services and Central Water Engineering Service called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President advised officers to move ahead with the spirit of nation-first. She said that their actions will impact the nation's growth and quality of life of citizens.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti @CRPaatil inaugurates C-FLOOD, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System
💠C-FLOOD is a web-based platform that provides two-days advance inundation forecasts up to village level in the form of flood inundation maps and water level predictions
💠Minister appreciated the collaborative efforts of CWC, C-DAC, and NRSC in operationalising this state-of-the-art flood forecasting dissemination system
💠The project marks a transformative step towards strengthening India’s flood management and disaster response framework
Read here: https://t.co/VjCKZTmTs3
द इंडियन एक्सप्रेस के आईडिया एक्सचेंज कार्यक्रम में सहभागिता एक स्मरणीय अनुभव था ! द इंडियन एक्सप्रेस के इस कवरेज के ज़रिए कार्यक्रम की एक झलक ।
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Participating in The Indian Express’s Idea Exchange programme was a truly memorable experience. A glimpse of this insightful interaction is featured in today’s coverage by The Indian Express.
In solidarity with @CESRoads, Central Water and Power Engineering Services (Gr-A) Association strongly condemns the assault on Shri Achal Jindal (@NHAI_Official). No officer working in public service should face violence while upholding duty! #JusticeForAchalJindal
When one of us is wounded, all of us bleed.
On 01.07.2025 (afternoon), the CES (Roads) fraternity will observe half-day leave — not as a protest, but as a silent cry for justice.
Shri Achal Jindal, a devoted officer, was brutally assaulted in the line of duty while upholding the values of public service.
We stand not in anger, but in anguish.
🙏 We earnestly appeal to our fellow engineering services like — IRSE (Indian Railways Service of Engineers), CPWD officers and others— to stand with us in solidarity.
This is not just about one officer. It is about the safety, dignity, and respect of every officer serving the nation in the field.
Let our collective silence speak louder than words.
#JusticeForAchalJindal #CESRStandsTogether #EngineersUnited
The heinous assault on Shri Achal Jindal, Manager, NHAI PIU Shimla, allegedly by the Minister of Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, and his associates, is deeply reprehensible and an affront to the rule of law. Such a brutal attack on a public servant performing his official duties not only endangers individual safety but also erodes institutional integrity.
I have taken serious cognizance of the matter and spoken with the Chief Minister, Shri @SukhuSukhvinder Ji, urging immediate and exemplary action against all perpetrators. Accountability must prevail, and justice must be delivered without delay.
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Technocrats led by @moesgoi set out the right priorities and vision. @DoWRRDGR_MoJS used to be like that, which certainly paved the way to water and food security in India. Greater influx of generalist bureaucrats should raise red flags @PMOIndia