The ‘Chintan Shivir on Boilers’ was convened to encourage innovation, assess policy implementation and align sectoral strategies with national objectives, including “Vision 2047”. The deliberations aimed at developing a roadmap for the boiler industry through consultations with stakeholders across the ecosystem.
The event was attended by Director General, National Productivity Council, Smt. Neeraja Shekhar; Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Shri Jai Prakash Shivahare; and Technical Adviser (Boilers) and Secretary, Central Boilers Board, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Shri Sandeep Sadanand Kumbhar. Representatives from State Governments, boiler manufacturers, boiler users, Third Party Inspecting Authorities (TPIAs) and other stakeholders were also present.
During the sessions, participants were informed that the Government of India had reviewed the Boilers Act, 1923, a pre-Constitution legislation, to evaluate its relevance in the current context. Given that the Act pertains to the safety of life and property, it was decided to retain the law while updating its provisions. The legislation was subsequently reviewed and re-enacted as the Boilers Act, 2025, which came into effect from 1 May 2025. The Shivir provided a platform to gather feedback on the re-enacted Act and to seek suggestions for further strengthening the regulatory framework governing the boiler industry.
Technical discussions covered provisions of the Boilers Act, 2025 and the associated rules and regulations. Sessions also addressed Ease of Doing Business and clarified the roles and responsibilities of Third-Party Inspecting Authorities and Competent Persons. Industry specialists conducted presentations on Remnant Life Assessment of ageing boilers, advancements in boiler manufacturing technologies and issues encountered during the erection of supercritical boilers.
The programme concluded with a panel discussion and an open house session. Stakeholders were invited to submit recommendations aimed at rationalising rules and regulations, reducing compliance requirements and improving ease of doing business while maintaining safety standards in the boiler sector.
