HSL eyes leadership in strategic shipbuilding, refits as it celebrates 80th Independence Day

New Delhi/Visakhapatnam: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day at the HSL Colony Parade Ground, with Chairman and Managing Director Rear Admiral Chandrasekharan Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), unfurling the National Flag and outlining the shipyard’s vision to become “the shipyard this nation turns to first” for strategic platforms, refits and dependable delivery.

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Reviewing the Independence Day parade, Raghuram inspected contingents comprising Security and Fire Service personnel, NCC cadets, Rover Scouts, Scouts and Guides, and students from HSL and neighbouring schools in Visakhapatnam.

Addressing Team HSL, the C&MD described the shipyard’s workforce as its “true capital and real strength”. He emphasised that while machines, technology and capital can be acquired, the skills of a welder, discipline of a technician and judgement of an experienced officer are developed through people and experience.

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Reiterating HSL’s legacy dating back to 1941, Raghuram highlighted the shipyard’s role in building ships and undertaking vessel repairs under the Indian flag. He said HSL’s work in strategic platforms, complex shipbuilding and refit contributes to a self-reliant and secure India in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The C&MD also underscored the shipyard’s responsibility towards the wider community and the environment. He said HSL’s growth must translate into a stronger community, while reaffirming the company’s focus on employee welfare, training and quality of life. He also acknowledged the contribution of employees’ families in supporting Team HSL.

As part of the celebrations, the C&MD presented commendation letters to personnel for exemplary service and felicitated winners of the Clean & Green competition. Raghuram and the Directors also planted saplings under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, reaffirming HSL’s focus on environmental responsibility.

Cultural performances by schoolchildren added to the celebrations, which brought together HSL employees, their families and students in observance of Independence Day.

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