Kolkata (January 27, 2026): India’s 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd at its Kolkata headquarters on Monday, January 26, 2026.
The celebrations began with Cmde PR Hari IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE along with the senior most employee of the company Shri Asit Kumar Biswas unfurling the National Flag, followed by the inspection of an impressive guard of honour by personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Among the others present were Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN(Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), GRSE, Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, CVO, GRSE, Shri V Vidhun, Commandant, CISF Kolkata and senior officials from GRSE & CISF.
Cmde Hari, in his address, highlighted the importance of the themes of this year’s Republic Day that are “The Mantra of Self-Reliance – Vande Mataram” and“The Mantra of Prosperity – Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
He highlighted the remarkable performance of the shipyard over the last year and its commitment towards self-reliance and Atmanirbharta. The CMD also spoke on measures taken by GRSE to maintain delivery schedules and bag more orders. He highlighted efforts by GRSE to build more commercial vessels and extend its already proven expertise in green technology to larger platforms.
“With 42 vessels – including 12 warships for the Indian Navy, 13 export vessels & 17 domestic commercial vessels- under construction, every corner of our yards is abuzz with activity. Recently inaugurated, the Next Generation VR Lab facility marks a major step towards strengthening self-reliant, technology-driven warship design and production capabilities in the country. From advanced naval platforms to zero-emission and hybrid-propulsion vessels, GRSE is committed to delivering excellence while expanding its footprint across defence, research and commercial shipbuilding,” Cmde Hari added.
He also underscored GRSE’s efforts to be a part of the Government’s initiative to develop India into a major hub for shipbuilding and allied activities.
CMD GRSE congratulated the CISF team for their exemplary turn out and excellent and graceful display, including the cultural program.
