India's 6628-Dam Rehabilitation with ₹10,211 Crore Investment

India has 6,628 specified dams, with 26% (1,681) over 50 years old, necessitating a large-scale safety upgrade.
The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II & III has a ₹10,211 crore outlay to rehabilitate 736 dams across 19 states.
The Dam Safety Act, 2021 establishes a four-tier regulatory framework, mandating inspections and digital monitoring via the DHARMA platform.
Post-monsoon 2025 inspections classified 3 dams as critical (Category I) and 188 with major deficiencies (Category II).