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Context

The Supreme Court has set up a new panel to examine complaints over the Mullaperiyar dam, aiming to find a solution acceptable to both Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

About NATIONAL DAM SAFETY AUTHORITY

• NDSA is a statutory body set up under Section 8(1) of the National Dam Safety Act, 2021.
• It is set up by the Central Government.
• It is headed by a chairman and assisted by five members to lead its five wings:

• Headquarter is at New Delhi.

Functions

• It operates with a clear mandate to
• This authority plays a crucial role in
  • formulating policies and guidelines that govern the construction, maintenance, and operation of dams nationwide
  • regulate, oversee, and inspect dam
  • resolving any issue between the State Dam Safety Organisations of states
  • between a State Dam Safety Organisation and any owner of a specified dam in that state

The NDSA also actively participates in awareness programs to educate citizens about dam safety in all over India.

The NDSA ensures that comprehensive emergency response plans are in place in the face of natural calamities or unforeseen events.

India has 5745 nos. of dams (5334 are completed and 411 are under construction stage) as per the National Register of Large Dams, compiled by the Central Water Commission.

Note: The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is the oldest dam in India.

Sources:

THE HINDU