May 21, 2026 11:36 AM
India strengthens dam safety network through rehabilitation, technology and legal reforms
India is undertaking one of the world’s largest dam rehabilitation and safety modernisation programmes as the country focuses on strengthening ageing water infrastructure through policy reforms, digital monitoring systems and large-scale rehabilitation initiatives. With 6,628 specified dams, India has the world’s third-largest dam network after the United States and China. These dams play a crucial role in irrigation, hydropower generation, drinking water supply, flood control and overall w...
