The Boilers Act, 2025
The Boilers Act, 2025 is a new legislation in India that repeals the old Boilers Act, 1923. It aims to modernize and enhance the regulation, manufacturing, inspection, repair, and operation safety of boilers and boiler components across the country. The Act applies broadly to boilers used by both Central and State Governments with some exemptions like locomotive boilers, marine boilers, and small medical sterilizers.
Key provisions of the Boilers Act, 2025 include the establishment of a Central Boilers Board for oversight, certification of welders working on boilers, mandatory inspections during manufacturing and repairs, and strict compliance requirements for boiler operations. The Act also imposes rigorous safety standards aligned with international norms and includes stricter penalties for non-compliance such as fines or shutdowns. The goal is to protect life and property from boiler-related accidents and ensure higher accountability and modernization in the industry.
The Act officially came into effect on May 1, 2025, and promotes automation, digital monitoring, and more frequent safety audits to keep pace with technological advancements in the industrial sector. Overall, the Boilers Act, 2025 represents a significant step to improve industrial boiler safety and regulatory uniformity in India, thereby minimizing accidents and improving operational efficiency across industries reliant on boilers.
