New Delhi, March 26 -- The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, introduced the Boilers Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, marking a significant legislative update to replace the nearly century-old Boilers Act of 1923.

The bill, which has already been passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 4, 2024, is expected to be sent for presidential assent following its passage in the Lok Sabha.

The proposed legislation aims to address contemporary stakeholder requirements, including those of industry professionals, boiler workers, and regulatory implementers.

Structured into six comprehensive chapters, the bill represents a modern approach to legislative drafting, consolidating previously dispersed provisions to enhance cla...