18 large dams in Telangana more than 100-years-old

Hyderabad: Of the 227 large dams in the country which are 100 years old, 18 are in Telangana, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Fifty-eight dams, which are more than 50 years old in Telangana, were among the 1,175 dams in the country. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Jal […]

Hyderabad: Of the 227 large dams in the country which are 100 years old, 18 are in Telangana, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Fifty-eight dams, which are more than 50 years old in Telangana, were among the 1,175 dams in the country. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu, while replying to a question from MP Manish Tewari in Lok Sabha.

He said as per the National Register of Large Dams (2019) maintained by the Central Water Commission (CWC) based on information provided by the project authorities, India has 1,175 large dams, including Nangal dam in Punjab, which are more than 50 years old. These dams were built on or before 1971.

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He said the country was having 227 large dams, which are more than 100 years of service life. These dams were constructed on or before 1921. According to the Minister, dams in India were owned and operated either by State or Central government or State Public Sector Undertakings. A few dams are owned by private entities.

The safety of dams in India is the principal concern of the State agencies, which own the dams. Dam owners generally carry out pre-monsoon and post-monsoon inspections. Some States have also constituted dam safety review panels for comprehensive audit and required follow up action on their dams.

The life of a dam is normally considered till such time that it performs its intended functions, without jeopardizing the safety of people
living in its vicinity. The Dam Safety Bill- 2021, which was passed by both the Houses of Parliament, provides for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of specified dams for prevention of dam failure related disasters. Proposals for replacement of old dams, if required, need to be formulated by dam owners.

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