Bengaluru: The two-day International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded successfully in Bengaluru, bringing together policymakers, engineers, regulators, global experts and industry leaders to chart the next phase of India’s dam safety and water infrastructure reforms. The conference, which began on February 13, focused on strengthening dam safety governance…
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NITI Aayog Releases Key Report on Water Budgeting in India
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