Navi Mumbai: The three-day international exhibition and technical seminar Boiler India 2026, organised by the Directorate of Steam Boilers, Government of Maharashtra, concluded successfully at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday. The event brought together industry leaders, boiler manufacturers, technical experts and boiler users to deliberate on advanced technologies, industrial safety, energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable boiler operations.
A major highlight of the closing ceremony was the presentation of awards to the winners of the National Best Boiler User Competition 2026, which attracted approximately 260 participants from various industrial sectors across the country. The competition recognised industrial establishments demonstrating excellence in boiler safety, operation and maintenance.
Six Industry Categories Recognised
The winners were announced in six categories. GMR Warora Energy Limited, Chandrapur, secured first place in the Power Generation Plants category. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai Refinery, won the Captive Power and Co-generation category, while Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited, Shri Datta Unit, Kolhapur, secured first place in the Sugar Factory category.
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Khamgaon, emerged as the winner 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.
The three-day event featured approximately 17 technical sessions, attracting more than 2,500 delegates and over 250 exhibitors. Experts from India and abroad shared insights into emerging technologies and best practices aimed at improving boiler safety, operational efficiency and environmental performance. Key subjects included the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in boiler operations and control systems, new boiler legislation and regulations, boiler accident analysis and case studies, future-ready power generation plants, and municipal solid waste management technologies.
Discussions on AI-based boiler control systems and challenges in the power sector were among the key attractions. The sessions highlighted the growing role of digital technologies, improved monitoring systems and modern engineering practices in preventing accidents and enhancing 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; Rohinton Engineer, Director of Industrial Boilers; 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, Smt. I. A. Kundan, conveyed their best wishes on the successful organisation of the event and emphasised the importance of continued efforts to make boiler operations safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable.
*Shri Sanjay Solanke, Deputy Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers*, proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, experts, industry representatives, exhibitors and participating organisations for their contributions to the event’s success.
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