250 Exhibitors and 2,500 Delegates Attend Boiler India 2026 in Navi Mumbai

Sandeep Chivate, In charge Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra State, joined officials at the closing ceremony, while Sanjay Solanke, Deputy Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, delivered the vote of thanks. The event drew over 250 exhibitors and 2,500 delegates and featured 17 technical sessions.

Boiler India 2026, an international exhibition and technical seminar organised by the Directorate of Steam Boilers, Government of Maharashtra, concluded at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Navi Mumbai.
The three day event brought together more than 250 exhibitors and 2,500 delegates, with approximately 17 technical sessions addressing developments in boiler technology, industrial safety, energy efficiency and environmental performance.
A central part of the closing ceremony was the presentation of the National Best Boiler User Awards 2026. The competition received approximately 260 entries from industrial establishments across India and recognised performance in boiler operation, maintenance and safety.

Six organisations received first place awards across different industrial categories.
GMR Warora Energy Limited, Chandrapur, won the Power Generation Plants category.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai Refinery, secured first place in the Captive Power and Co generation category.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited, Shri Datta Unit, Kolhapur, won the Sugar Factory category.
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Khamgaon, received the award in the Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Dairy, Hotels and Food Processing category.
BILT Graphic Paper Products Limited, Bhigwan, Pune, secured first place in the category covering Textile Processing, Edible Oil, Paper, Ordnance Manufacturing, Distilleries and Animal Feed Industries.

Bakeart Industries Private Limited, Pune, won the Sizing, Rice Mills and Other Small Scale Industries category.
Alongside the awards, technical specialists from India and overseas participated in sessions examining industrial boiler systems and emerging engineering practices.
The programme covered artificial intelligence applications in boiler operations and control systems, changes in boiler legislation and regulations, accident investigations, future power generation technologies and municipal solid waste management.
Discussions also addressed how digital monitoring, automated control systems and modern engineering practices can contribute to safer boiler operations and improved energy efficiency.

The closing ceremony was attended by Sushil Khodvekar, IAS, Development Commissioner for Unorganised Workers, Government of Maharashtra; Sandeep Kumbhar, Technical Advisor to the Central Boilers Board and Secretary, DPIIT, New Delhi; and Rohinton Engineer, Director of Industrial Boilers.
Other attendees included Major General Vijay Ranade (Retd.), Indian Army; Pramod Kate, Consultant, Venkateshwara Engineers and Consultants, Nagpur; Bhanu Rajagopalan, Managing Director, OrangeBeak Technologies; Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar, former Director of the Directorate of Steam Boilers; and Sandeep Chivate, In charge Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra State.

Maharashtra Labour Minister Adv. Akash Fundkar, Minister of State for Labour Ashish Jaiswal and Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Department, I. A. Kundan, conveyed their best wishes for the event and highlighted the importance of continued attention to boiler safety, operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Sanjay Solanke, Deputy Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the participation of government representatives, technical experts, exhibitors, industrial organisations and other attendees.
Boiler India 2026 provided an opportunity for government authorities, equipment manufacturers, researchers and industrial users to exchange technical knowledge and operational experience.
The discussions focused on accident prevention, regulatory compliance, efficient energy use and the adoption of technologies intended to improve industrial boiler operations.

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