Rajya Sabha Passes Boilers Bill for Factory Safety

• Rajya Sabha passes Boilers Bill, replacing the 1923 Boilers Act.

• Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal aims to ensure safety at factories using industrial boilers.

• Bill ensures uniformity in technical aspects of boiler regulation, including construction standards, maximum pressure specifications, and registration and inspection.

• Bill regulates the manufacture and use of boilers, ensuring safety from explosions.

• Opposition amendments defeated in a voice vote.