India, Jan. 9 -- The National Dam Safety Authority has issued a show-cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority over safety concerns at Bargi Dam. The notice highlights non-compliance with the Dam Safety Act, 2021, citing persistent leakage and inadequate monitoring systems as major risks. The NVDA has 30 days to respond or face potential legal action.

The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), under the Union government's Jal Shakti Ministry, has issued a stern show-cause notice to the Bhopal-based Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) regarding the safety of the Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

The NDSA sent the notice to the NVDA's Member (Engineering), alleging non-compliance with the statutory pr...