Following Kerala’s protests in June over what it termed the “unilateral” decision of the National Dam safety Authority to remove its nominee from the panel, the latter called on the State to nominate an expert to represent it
The first comprehensive dam safety assessment for each dam should be carried out on or before December 30, 2026
Owners of dams are required to complete the first CDSE by an independent panel of experts within five years of the commencement of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. As per this requirement, the deadline expires on December 31, 2026