New Delhi, Mar 5 (JKNS): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to develop more advanced and niche maritime platforms in line with the evolving technology-driven era, stating that the shipyard has a crucial role to play in realising the Government of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
As per news agency JKNS, Singh made these remarks while addressing GRSE personnel in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Commending GRSE for its contribution to nation-building and the Blue Economy, the Defence Minister described the shipyard as a vibrant chapter in India’s industrial and defence history. He noted that for nearly a century and a half, GRSE has equipped the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard with potent warships and frigates to secure 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,” he said, terming every person working at GRSE an important part of the larger process of nation-building.
Rajnath Singh emphasised that through hard work, skill, and commitment, GRSE has achieved what many once considered impossible. He urged the personnel to continue working with the same spirit and play their role in transforming India into a strong 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 said.
During the event, a colourful cultural performance by GRSE personnel and their families was also presented to the Defence Minister, which he described as “excellent” and reflective of India’s diversity, unity, and rich cultural heritage.
CMD GRSE Commodore PR Hari (Retd) and other senior officials of the Ministry of Defence as well as the shipyard were present on the occasion. (JKNS)
