The Rajya Sabha has passed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019.
The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on 2 August 2019.
The Bill provides for proper surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of all specified dams in the country to ensure their safe functioning.
The Bill provides for the constitution of a National Committee on Dam Safety.
That shall evolve dam safety policies and recommend necessary regulations as may be required for the purpose.
The Bill provides for the establishment of the National Dam Safety Authority as a regulatory body that shall discharge functions to implement the policy, guidelines, and standards for dam safety in the country.
The Bill provides for the constitution of a State Committee on Dam Safety by the State Government.