240 Exhibitors Join Boiler India 2026 as Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar Calls for Safer Industrial Operations

Boiler India 2026 opened in Navi Mumbai with more than 240 exhibitors, 17 technical sessions and over 20,000 expected trade visitors, focusing on boiler safety, digital monitoring and industrial efficiency.

Adv. Akash Fundkar, Labour Minister, Government of Maharashtra, and Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister for Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, highlight workplace safety, energy efficiency and modern boiler technology at the Navi Mumbai event, attended by Smt. Sujata Patil, Mayor, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, and senior government official

Maharashtra Labour Minister Adv. Akash Fundkar inaugurated Boiler India 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, with a focus on industrial safety, efficient boiler operations and the adoption of modern technologies across manufacturing sectors.
The international exhibition and technical conference, scheduled from October 8 to 10, brings together government representatives, boiler manufacturers, industrial users, engineers and technical specialists to discuss developments in steam generation and workplace safety.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister for Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, and Smt. Sujata Patil, Mayor, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Senior officials attending the programme included Mrs. I. A. Kundan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Sandeep Kumbhar, Technical Adviser and Secretary, Central Boilers Board, DPIIT, New Delhi; Shri Sushil Khodwekar, IAS, Development Commissioner, Unorganised Labour; Shri Deepak Pokale, I/c Director, Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health; and Shri Sandeep N. Chivate, I/c Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra.
Serving and former officials from the Labour Department, Directorate of Steam Boilers, Commissionerate of Labour and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health also participated in the inaugural programme.

Addressing the gathering, Adv. Akash Fundkar spoke about the role of boilers in Maharashtra’s industrial economy and the importance of maintaining workplace safety as industries introduce new equipment and technologies.
He noted that safe boiler operations extend beyond meeting statutory requirements, as they directly affect workers, continuity of production and the protection of industrial equipment and facilities.
The Labour Minister also emphasised the need to integrate industrial safety, technological modernisation, energy efficiency and Ease of Doing Business into Maharashtra’s industrial development.

Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister for Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, described boilers as central to industrial operations and highlighted the importance of technical knowledge in ensuring their safe and efficient use.
He expressed confidence that the conference would offer practical guidance to industrial operators and encourage environmentally responsible technologies.
The Textiles Minister also drew attention to the goal of zero accidents through improved safety procedures, technical competence and appropriate operating practices.
Boilers are used across several industrial sectors, including power generation, sugar production, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing and petrochemicals.

As industrial requirements evolve, manufacturers and users are increasingly examining technologies that support operational efficiency, energy conservation and environmental responsibility while maintaining safety standards.
Boiler India 2026 features more than 240 exhibitors from India and overseas, representing boiler manufacturing, components, valves, fittings, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, automation, digital monitoring systems and industrial safety equipment.
Organisers expect more than 20,000 trade visitors during the three day exhibition.
The accompanying technical conference includes 17 sessions featuring specialists from India, the United States and Belgium.
The discussions cover boiler technology, industrial safety, digitalisation, decarbonisation, energy efficiency and developments affecting industrial steam generation.

The event also includes the National Level Best Boiler User Awards, recognising practices associated with safe and efficient boiler operations.
The Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra, which functions under the Labour Department of the Government of Maharashtra, has a regulatory role in overseeing boiler safety.
The exhibition and conference provide a meeting platform for government authorities, manufacturers, industrial users and technical professionals to exchange knowledge about safety practices, operational requirements and technological developments.
Boiler India 2026 continues until October 10, with further technical discussions and industry interactions focused on industrial productivity, energy efficiency and maintaining appropriate boiler safety standards.

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