11th meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS)

The 11th meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on January 20, 2026, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi.

About the National Committee on Dam Safety

The National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) is constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Its roles and responsibilities are defined in the First Schedule of the Act.

Role and Functions

The NCDS functions as a policy think tank for the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). Its key responsibilities include:

• Deliberating on dam safety–related policies,
• Recommending regulations and guidelines to ensure uniform standards of dam safety across the country, and
• Advising measures to prevent disasters arising from potential dam failures.