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NDSA New Office and Digital Dam Safety Platforms Launched

16 March 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYNDSA New Officeand Digital DamSafety PlatformsLaunched16 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The dam safety regulator moved into new premises in the capital, and three digital tools for oversight were released at the same time.

Key facts

  • Inaugurated by: C. R. Patil.
  • Platforms: a GIS website, NETRA (AI-enabled) and Rashtriya Bandh Suraksha Darpan.
  • NETRA partners: Indian Navy and WESEE.
  • Purpose: stronger control over dams across India.

Exam angle

  • Body: NDSA; AI platform: NETRA.
  • Another launch: Rashtriya Bandh Suraksha Darpan.

Test yourself

1. What is the name of the AI-enabled dam safety platform launched with the new NDSA office?

NETRA is the AI-enabled platform.

2. NETRA, the NDSA's AI platform, was developed with support from the Indian Navy and which other entity?

The notes say the Indian Navy and WESEE supported it.

3. Who inaugurated the new National Dam Safety Authority office in New Delhi?

C. R. Patil inaugurated the office.

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