August 02, 2019 10:18 pm | Updated 10:18 pm IST - NEW DELHI
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 by a voice vote.
The Bill seeks to provide for institutional mechanism for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of specified dams across the country.
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the Centre had no intention of taking over the powers of States through the draft law.
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