Boilers Bill 2024

Current Context : The Boilers Bill, 2024 was introduced in Rajya Sabha  to replace the century-old Boilers Act, 1923.

• The new bill to replace a 100-year-old law aims to improve trust by decriminalising 3 out of 7 offences and ensuring speedy redressal for all non-criminal offences.
• For Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the Bill will benefit boiler users, including those in the MSME sector, as provisions related to decriminalisation have been incorporated in the Bill.

About Boiler: A device used to generate steam or hot water by heating water or other fluids under pressure. The generated steam or hot water is then used for power generation, heating, or other industrial processes.

ABOUT BOILERS BILL 2024

• Aims to modernize and streamline the regulation of boilers and pressure vessels in India.
• It is aimed at ensuring the safe operation of boilers to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with safety standards.