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- The Supreme Court has recently instructed a supervisory committee, led by the head of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), to address the concerns raised by Tamil Nadu regarding Kerala's handling of the maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar dam.
- About the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA):
- The NDSA is a statutory body established by the Central Government under Section 8(1) of the National Dam Safety Act, 2021.
- Functions:
- The NDSA is responsible for regulating, overseeing, and inspecting dams across India.
- It plays a pivotal role in developing policies and guidelines for the construction, upkeep, and operation of dams throughout the country.
- A significant responsibility of the NDSA is to resolve disputes between State Dam Safety Organizations or between a State organization and a dam owner within the state.
- The NDSA also runs national awareness campaigns to educate the public on dam safety.
- In the event of natural disasters or emergencies, the authority ensures that emergency response plans are in place.
- The NDSA is headed by a chairman and supported by five members who lead its various wings: policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster resilience, and administration and finance.
- Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.
- Why in News?
- At ICDRI 2025, India spotlighted five global priorities: embedding disaster resilience in education, launching a global digital disaster data platform, enabling innovative finance for developing countries, recognizing SIDS as Large Ocean Nations, and boosting early warning capabilities.
- Key Provisions:-
- A major highlight was the “Call to Action for Coastal Resilience in SIDS,” proposing ten strategic initiatives such as SIDS Global Data Hub 2.0, universal multi-hazard early warning by 2030, and establishing finance ministry-based resilience units.
- The conference—held for the first time in Europe, in Nice—emphasized unified investment strategies and policy coherence to ensure scalable climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Hosted under CDRI, a global coalition initiated by India, the forum is a key platform to drive climate adaptation and resilience in infrastructure.
- With an ambitious goal to catalyze US$10 trillion in resilient infrastructure investments by 2050, CDRI plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable coastal communities worldwide.
- Why in News?
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will lead a comprehensive investigation into the recent Air India aircraft crash at Ahmedabad airport. The incident has triggered a formal probe to determine its cause and ensure accountability.
- Key Provisions:-
- Established in 2012, the AAIB functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Its formation aligns with India’s commitment to Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944), which outlines international standards for aircraft accident investigations.
- The bureau's primary role is to oversee investigations and support legal processes under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. It specifically investigates all accidents and serious incidents involving aircraft with an All-up Weight (AUW) over 2,250 kg or turbojet aircraft.
- By ensuring independent and objective inquiries, the AAIB plays a key role in improving aviation safety standards and preventing the recurrence of similar incidents.
- Why in News?
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will lead a comprehensive investigation into the recent Air India aircraft crash at Ahmedabad airport. The incident has triggered a formal probe to determine its cause and ensure accountability.
- Key Provisions:-
- Established in 2012, the AAIB functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Its formation aligns with India’s commitment to Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944), which outlines international standards for aircraft accident investigations.
- The bureau's primary role is to oversee investigations and support legal processes under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. It specifically investigates all accidents and serious incidents involving aircraft with an All-up Weight (AUW) over 2,250 kg or turbojet aircraft.
- By ensuring independent and objective inquiries, the AAIB plays a key role in improving aviation safety standards and preventing the recurrence of similar incidents.