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11th National Committee on Dam Safety Meeting Held

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20 Jan 2026

The 11th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) took place on January 20, 2026, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, chaired by Shri Anupam Prasad. It brought together representatives from various governmental bodies and states to discuss crucial topics related to dam safety under the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Key agenda items included the development of evaluation procedures and frameworks for risk assessments, addressing discrepancies in dam definitions, and the safety of Chandraprabha Dam. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration for effective dam safety implementation.

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Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Visits Guwahati to Promote Skill Development Initiatives

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Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Visits Guwahati to Promote Skill Development Initiatives

Presiding Officers Converge on Legislative Standards

National Health Authority's 2-Day Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar Focuses on Strengthening Health Initiatives

Government Revises Jute Stock Limits to Curb Market Manipulation