Key facts
- DPIIT is prioritizing automation in explosives manufacturing to enhance operational safety.
- The department is working to prevent accidental blasts in explosives factories.
- PESO is being strengthened with increased staffing and recruitment for new posts.
- India achieved a record FDI inflow of nearly USD 95 billion in FY26.
- Over 2.23 lakh startups have been recognized under the Startup India initiative.
- DPIIT plans to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks with a Rs 33,660 crore outlay.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is prioritizing the automation of processes within the explosives manufacturing sector to enhance safety and prevent accidents. This focus comes in the wake of recent fatal blasts, including one at SBL Energy in Nagpur that killed 19 workers.
Dr. Kajal, Joint Secretary at DPIIT, stated that the department, along with the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), is making concerted efforts to improve safety standards and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This includes increasing the strength of PESO officers and conducting workshops for explosive units.
The introduction of electronic detonators, which allow for precise tracking of detonation times and locations, is a key step in this automation drive. Safety standards were also made more stringent in 2025.
Beyond safety, DPIIT is also focused on boosting investment and ease of doing business. India has achieved a record FDI inflow of nearly USD 95 billion in FY26. The Startup India initiative has recognized over 2.23 lakh startups, supporting job creation and strengthening the innovation ecosystem. Furthermore, DPIIT has proposed the development of 100 investment-ready industrial parks and expanded the India Industrial Land Bank to a comprehensive GIS-enabled platform to facilitate investor access to industrial land and infrastructure.