Dam Safety

Why it matters

• Protects downstream human settlements and critical infrastructure from potential flooding caused by structural breaches.
• Ensures the long-term sustainability of water resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and industrial use.
• Provides a legal and institutional framework for the periodic inspection, maintenance, and emergency action planning of large dams.

How it is asked

Focus on the institutional mechanisms for surveillance, the classification of dams based on hazard potential, and the division of responsibilities between national and state-level regulatory bodies.