Kolkata/ New Delhi: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), has been conferred the prestigious “Best Use of Emerging Technologies” award at the 9th edition of the Governance Now IT Awards 2024, held at Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi.
The award in the “Best Use of Emerging Technologies” category underscores GRSE’s commitment to adopting technological advancements, thereby positioning itself as a frontrunner in the digital transformation of the defence shipbuilding sector. This recognition serves as a testament to GRSE’s continuous efforts in fostering innovation, improving operational performance, and achieving excellence, further strengthening its role as a pioneer among Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
The Governance Now IT Awards celebrate PSUs across the country for their use of innovative digital technologies to enhance customer engagement and drive business transformation. Over the past eight years, these awards have recognized the crucial role of PSUs in fostering the nation’s growth, with participation from distinguished guests, including central ministers and industry dignitaries.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a premier Warship building Company in India, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961. GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship “CGS Barracuda” for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel “SCG PS Zoroaster” for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel “MV Ma Lisha” for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.
GRSE has built over 790 platforms including 109 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries – highest warships built and delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, Corvettes, Fleet Tankers, Landing Ship Tank, Landing Craft Utility to Survey Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Attack Craft – the repertoire is rich and varied. In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps.
Noteworthy accolades include Defence Minister’s Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Minister’s Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row. GRSE embraced infrastructure modernisation over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 24 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab and latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto “In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.
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