Dams are increasingly occupying our attention as a reliable measure of water management and energy transition across the world. The importance of reservoir storage created by dams continues to grow, and these water supplies have become central to the economy and well-being of beneficiary communities. Therefore, dams must continue to perform their intended functions over multiple generations.
In this context, dam safety has emerged as a discipline in its own right to ensure that our water resource assets continue to provide long-term benefits to society.
With rapid technological advancements in dam safety, there is a continuous need to update the knowledge of dam safety professionals, dam owners, contractors, consultants, and agencies associated with this field.
It has been recognized that many existing dams, particularly ageing dams, are not receiving the level of safety attention they require. Natural deterioration, changing flood patterns, and evolving seismic conditions may affect their safety and performance. Even some recently constructed dams may require reassessment based on updated technologies and modern engineering practices.
The Dam Safety Society provides a common platform to discuss these challenges and develop innovative solutions to ensure dam safety. The Society brings together regulators, dam owners, service providers, researchers, and professionals to create a shared knowledge base that benefits the entire dam safety community.
On behalf of the Dam Safety Society, I take great pleasure in inviting professionals and organizations associated with dam safety and related disciplines to participate in the International Conference on Dam Safety 2025, themed "Latest Technologies for Rehabilitation and Dam Safety", to be held from 20–22 March 2025 at Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), preceded by a one-day workshop on "Grouting Technologies in Rehabilitation of Dams" on 19 March 2025.
The conference will provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange among leading professionals and will showcase the latest products, technologies, and processes in the field of dam safety.
"The Dam Safety Society provides a common platform where professionals, regulators, researchers, and stakeholders can collaborate to strengthen dam safety for future generations."
— Shri A.B. Pandya, Founder Chairman