Overview

• Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated and addressed the 13th OSH India Conference & Exhibition, calling workplace safety a national priority tied to stronger industries and growth.
• He credited central reforms — the OSH Code 2020, the Shram Suvidha Portal and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana — with improving compliance and worker welfare.
• Goa cited on-the-ground measures including factory health camps, worker safety training and support via the Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers and the ESI scheme.
• Organisers reported more than 170 exhibitors showcasing 300+ brands and 1,500 products from 13 countries, alongside reported projections that India’s PPE market could grow from about USD 2.7 billion in 2024 to USD 4.7 billion by 2033.
• Industry voices highlighted persistent gaps in the informal workforce and sectoral needs such as maritime safety, while pointing to IIoT, AI and predictive analytics as pathways toward zero-incident operations.