Rajnath Singh urges GRSE to build niche, tech-driven platforms

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) to continue developing state-of-the-art platforms aligned with emerging technologies, asserting that the defence PSU has a crucial role to play in advancing the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

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Addressing GRSE personnel in Kolkata, West Bengal, Singh said the shipyard must keep pace with the evolving technology-driven landscape and position itself as a global benchmark in shipbuilding excellence.

Commending GRSE’s longstanding contribution to nation-building and the Blue Economy, Singh described the shipyard as a vibrant chapter in India’s industrial and defence history. He noted that for nearly 150 years, the company has been equipping the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard with advanced warships and frigates to safeguard the country’s maritime interests.

“When a modern warship built by you sails through the waves of the ocean, it is not just a structure of steel and machinery; it embodies the hard work of thousands of workers, the innovation of engineers, the precision of technicians, and the dedication of the shipyard towards the nation,” Singh said.

He emphasised that every employee at GRSE is not merely part of an organisation but an integral contributor to the larger process of nation-building.

Highlighting the shipyard’s achievements, Singh said GRSE has accomplished milestones that many once considered impossible through hard work, skill, and commitment. He urged the workforce to maintain the same spirit and contribute to transforming India into a major maritime power and a developed nation.

“New challenges will arise, new technologies will emerge, and competition will increase. But with the same hard work, dedication, and commitment, GRSE will become a glowing symbol of shipbuilding excellence for India and the world,” he added.

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During the event, personnel of GRSE and their families presented a cultural performance, which the Defence Minister described as excellent and reflective of India’s diversity, unity, and rich cultural heritage.

GRSE Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Commodore PR Hari, IN (Retd) along with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the shipyard, were also present on the occasion.

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