Ministry of Defence press release · 5 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

Raksha Mantri exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today’s evolving tech-driven era to realise Govt’s Viksit Bharat goal

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Posted On: 05 MAR 2026 9:23PM by PIB Delhi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms in sync with the technology-driven era to establish itself as a shining example of shipbuilding excellence in India & across the world, while playing a pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 . He was addressing the GRSE personnel in Kolkata, West Bengal on March 05, 2026. Commending GRSE for its contribution to Nation-Building and Blue Economy, Raksha Mantri described the Indian shipyard as a vibrant chapter in India’s glorious industrial and defence history as it has equipped the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, for the past nearly a century and a half, with potent warships & frigates to secure the maritime interests of the nation. “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 in GRSE as not just an employee, but an important part of a larger process of nation-building. Shri 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 part in transforming India into a maritime power & a developed nation in the times to come. “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. As part of the event, a colourful culture performance by the personnel of GRSE and their families was also presented to Raksha Mantri, who termed it as “excellent” and a reflection of India’s diversity, unity of India, 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. **** VK/Savvy (Release ID: 2235764) Visitor Counter : 4959 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Defence Raksha Mantri exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today’s evolving tech-driven era to realise Govt’s Viksit Bharat goal Posted On: 05 MAR 2026 9:23PM by PIB Delhi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms in sync with the technology-driven era to establish itself as a shining example of shipbuilding excellence in India & across the world, while playing a pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 . He was addressing the GRSE personnel in Kolkata, West Bengal on March 05, 2026. Commending GRSE for its contribution to Nation-Building and Blue Economy, Raksha Mantri described the Indian shipyard as a vibrant chapter in India’s glorious industrial and defence history as it has equipped the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, for the past nearly a century and a half, with potent warships & frigates to secure the maritime interests of the nation. “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 in GRSE as not just an employee, but an important part of a larger process of nation-building. Shri 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 part in transforming India into a maritime power & a developed nation in the times to come. “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. As part of the event, a colourful culture performance by the personnel of GRSE and their families was also presented to Raksha Mantri, who termed it as “excellent” and a reflection of India’s diversity, unity of India, 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. **** VK/Savvy (Release ID: 2235764) Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms in sync with the technology-driven era to establish itself as a shining example of shipbuilding excellence in India & across the world, while playing a pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s goal of Viksit Bharat@2047. He was addressing the GRSE personnel in Kolkata, West Bengal on March 05, 2026. <img alt="Description: A person standing at a podium with a microphoneDescription automatically generated" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PIC181F7.jpg" style="height:588px; width:390px" /> Commending GRSE for its contribution to Nation-Building and Blue Economy, Raksha Mantri described the Indian shipyard as a vibrant chapter in India’s glorious industrial and defence history as it has equipped the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, for the past nearly a century and a half, with potent warships & frigates to secure the maritime interests of the nation. “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 in GRSE as not just an employee, but an important part of a larger process of nation-building. Shri 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 part in transforming India into a maritime power & a developed nation in the times to come. “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. As part of the event, a colourful culture performance by the personnel of GRSE and their families was also presented to Raksha Mantri, who termed it as “excellent” and a reflection of India’s diversity, unity of India, 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. <img alt="Description: A group of people posing for a photoDescription automatically generated" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PIC2PIFL.jpg" style="height:402px; width:722px" /> **** VK/Savvy " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); 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