Why in news
- There was an introduction of Dam safety Bill by the Jal Shakti Minister.
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- Why the opposition
(1) Uniform safety measures across the country.
(2) Since water is a State subject powers of the State governments will be undermined.
(3) Focused on structural safety but not on operational safety.
- Govts Opinion
(1) Under Article 246 and 56, Centre is empowered to enact a law on the subject.
(2) Also 92% of the dams involve two or more States which requires Unions intervention.
Source
The Hindu