Department_for_Promotion_of_Industry_and_Internal_Trade Automates Explosives Manufacturing Safety

The India — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade>>> (DPIIT), under India>>>'s Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is spearheading significant regulatory reforms and promoting automation in explosives manufacturing to enhance safety and ease of doing business. This initiative follows recent fatal blasts at explosives units, including one at SBL Energy Limited>>> in Nagpur that killed 19 workers. Dr. Kajal>>>, Joint Secretary of India — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade>>>, emphasized efforts to prevent future accidents through combined efforts with license holders, increased inspections, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The India — Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization>>> (PESO), a body under India — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade>>>, is also increasing its officer strength and capacity building. Key reforms include the introduction of electronic detonators and more stringent safety standards implemented in 2025. Additionally, India — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade>>> highlighted India>>>'s record FDI inflow of nearly USD 95 billion in FY26 and initiatives like Startup India and Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna to accelerate industrial development and improve the business environment.