- Provides Strict Guidelines:
- Water is a state subject and the Bill in no way takes away the authority of the state. The Bill provides guidelines and a mechanism to ensure that the guidelines are followed.
- There are many protocols, including pre and post-monsoon inspections, for ensuring dam safety. However, as of now these protocols are not legally mandated, and the agencies concerned (including Central and State Dam Safety Organisations) have no powers to enforce them
Dam Safety Bill 2019 (Significance-2)
In this article we will discuss Dam Safety Bill 2019 (Significance-2)