The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded in Bengaluru.
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to discuss dam safety, climate resilience, and water infrastructure management.
Discussions focused on the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP).
Technical sessions covered ageing dams, sediment management, risk-informed decision-making, flood management, and dam safety monitoring systems.
The conference highlighted the need for Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), real-time monitoring, reservoir sediment management, and coordinated reservoir operations.