The celebrations were marked by a collective yoga session at the Main Works Unit, where employees came together to observe this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. The programme was held in the august presence of Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), Shri Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, Chief Vigilance Officer and other senior officials of GRSE.

On the occasion, winners of the Yoga Competition organised for employees were felicitated for their enthusiastic participation and dedication to promoting fitness and well-being. The competition saw active participation from employees across departments, underscoring GRSE’s continued commitment to fostering a culture of health, wellness, and holistic development in the workplace.

In the lead-up to the celebrations, GRSE undertook several awareness initiatives to encourage participation among employees and stakeholders. The celebrations were also marked at the company’s DEP Unit in Ranchi, where employees joined in observing the occasion, underscoring GRSE’s organisation-wide commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness. Special displays and informational banners highlighting the significance of yoga were put up across GRSE units, while awareness messages were disseminated through internal communication channels. The Company’s social media platforms also highlighted the significance of yoga and this year’s theme.

GRSE also actively promoted the Ministry of Ayush’s Yoga 365 campaign and encouraged participation in the nationwide Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Yoga Session, supporting the national movement towards wellness, unity and healthy living. Information regarding these initiatives was shared with employees and other stakeholders through email communications and social media outreach.

Through these initiatives, GRSE continues to encourage its workforce to embrace yoga as a way of life, fostering resilience, harmony and enhanced well-being while contributing to a healthier and more productive workplace.

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The commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray marks a defining milestone in India’s naval history and reinforces the nation’s growing strength in indigenous warship design and construction under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister commissioned the warships in the presence of Shri R. N. Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of the Naval Staff and senior officials of Indian Navy & GRSE. The commissioning of three major surface warships on a single day is a first-of-its-kind achievement for any shipyard in India and highlights GRSE’s robust shipbuilding infrastructure, advanced technological capability and efficient project execution. The achievement further strengthens the shipyard’s operational preparedness across strategic, surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and maritime defence capabilities.

Aligned with the objectives of Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, GRSE is spearheading India’s green maritime transformation through focused initiatives in shipbuilding and ship repair, modernisation of yard infrastructure, strategic global partnerships, promotion of sustainable maritime practices, and adoption of emerging technologies. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), digitalization and innovation-led solutions across its operations, GRSE is driving efficiency, sustainability and technological excellence, while contributing to the vision of a resilient, self-reliant and globally competitive maritime sector.

INS Dunagiri, the second Advanced Guided Missile Frigate built by GRSE under Project 17A, represents a significant advancement in indigenous warship design. Equipped with BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles along with advanced defence systems, the warship significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s strike and defensive capabilities.

INS Sanshodhak, the last of the four Survey Vessels (Large) built by GRSE, will bolster the Indian Navy’s hydrographic and survey capabilities, supporting port and harbour approaches, navigation channels and maritime limits, while also aiding oceanographic data collection and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

INS Agray, one of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWCs) under construction at GRSE, is designed for coastal anti-submarine operations and is equipped with advanced Combat Management Systems, lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine warfare rockets and a 30 mm Naval Surface Gun with approximately 88% indigenous content.

With the delivery of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, GRSE has achieved the milestone of building and delivering 118 warships, including 80 warships for the Indian Navy — the highest by any shipyard in the country.

Reinforcing its technological leadership, GRSE is the only PSU shipyard to receive the Defence Minister’s Award for Excellence in the Defence & Aerospace Sector for designing the most silent ship for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations for the Indian Navy.

From building 05-ton boats to 24,600-ton Fleet Tankers, GRSE has demonstrated unmatched versatility and established itself as a pioneer warship builder of the nation. Since 1960, GRSE remains the only Indian shipyard to have delivered over 100 warships and is also the first Indian shipyard to have built a Fleet Replenishment Tanker. It is additionally the first shipyard in independent India to build a Seaward Defence Boat (SDB), the builder of the first-ever Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard, the first-ever Indigenous Survey Vessel and the first Indian shipyard to export a warship — CGS Barracuda — to Seychelles.

Beyond shipbuilding, GRSE has consistently championed indigenous innovation and engineering excellence, securing 100 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) from the Government of India and being recognised as the Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for four consecutive years.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi stated, “I am delighted that on this occasion I have had the opportunity to come to this great land of Bengal. This is the land that gave a new direction to India’s ideas, that accelerated India’s renaissance, and that connected India to the world through the seas for centuries. Today, on this very soil, an important event linked to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Surakshit Bharat, and Viksit Bharat is taking place. Today, INS Agray, INS Dunagiri, and INS Sanshodhak are giving new momentum to that journey. These three vessels are also symbols of three important national commitments. They have been built in India, their designs were developed in India. The talent of Indian industries has gone into their construction. The skill of Indian engineers has gone into them. The hard work of Indian workers has gone into them. And this is the greatest strength of the new India.”

On the occasion, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of the Naval Staff, stated, “GRSE has long been a trusted partner of the Indian Navy in ensuring maritime security. On this occasion, I would like to congratulate the GRSE team. I would also like to congratulate our industry partners and MSMEs who have helped us achieve this success. Last year, in Mumbai, the Prime Minister witnessed the first tri-commissioning in India. After 17 months, the second tri-commissioning in Kolkata shows that India’s warship construction capacity, modernity, self-reliance and self-confidence are all gaining new momentum.”

GRSE is currently constructing multiple frontline platforms, including one Project 17A Advanced Frigate, four ASW-SWCs and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs). In addition, the shipyard is building 30 other vessels, including 13 export platforms, and is in advanced stages of concluding a prestigious contract for the construction of the Next Generation Corvettes.

Through indigenous warship construction, export-ready maritime platforms, innovation-driven excellence and over 90% indigenous equipment fit in frontline warships, GRSE continues to reinforce India’s emergence as a world-class maritime and shipbuilding powerhouse committed to national security, economic progress and nation-building excellence.

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The name Sanghmitra means friend of the community. It was also the name of the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka, who is known to have travelled to Sri Lanka in the 3rd Century BC to spread the teachings of Lord Buddha.

The others present at the occasion were senior officials from GRSE and the Indian Navy.
GRSE has significant experience in the construction of warships and patrol vessels for maritime operations. The shipyard also built the OPV MCGS Barracuda, the first warship exported by India to Mauritius in 2014. GRSE bagged the Defence Minister’s Award of Excellence for in-house Design Effort for that warship. The launch of this ship is on the heels of a successful year for GRSE, having delivered eight ships in a single year, including simultaneous delivery of three warships of different classes – the P17A stealth frigate, a Survey Vessel large and an ASW Shallow water craft – on a single day, 30 Mar 26.

The NGOPVs will be much larger warships than the OPVs built earlier, and have greater endurance and firepower. These platforms will be about 113 metres long and 14.6 metres wide, with a displacement of 3,000 Tons. The NGOPVs will achieve speeds of up to 23 knots. Their endurance will be 8,500 nautical miles at a speed of 14 knots.

The NGOPVs will play a variety of roles. With a draught requirement of only 4 metres, they would be able to operate in coastal waters, protecting offshore assets, carrying out maritime interdiction, as well as visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operations. They will also be part of presence-cum-surveillance and mine warfare missions while having the capability to support special operations.

These warships will also participate in ‘Out of Area’ Contingency Operations, non-combatant evacuation, convoy operations, anti-piracy missions and counter-infiltration operations. Apart from these, they will take on poachers and traffickers, and participate in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as well as search and rescue missions. They will also be able to operate as hospital and COMINT ships apart from providing fleet maintenance support.

Vice Admiral Vatsayan commended GRSE’s role in keeping the Navy supplied with advanced warships. “Over the years, the Indian Navy has evolved into a force that is not only prepared for conflicts but equally committed to shaping the stable maritime environment through cooperation, presence and readiness. In this broader context, the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel project holds considerable significance. I would like to convey my appreciation to GRSE, which has consistently demonstrated its capability in delivering quality platforms to the Indian Navy, having delivered eight ships in the last financial year. Today’s launch adds another important chapter to its legacy,” he said.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, highlighted the technological advances that the shipyard has made adding to enhanced capabilities. “We are kickstarting 2026-27 with the launch of this vessel and this year too will see multiple launches and deliveries”, he said.

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This ship is part of a larger government plan to build 11 advanced patrol vessels at shipyards in Goa and Kolkata to protect India’s waters. Once ready, Sanghmitra will be used for important missions like stopping sea pirates, monitoring coastlines, protecting offshore oil rigs, and helping with search and rescue operations during natural disasters. Defense officials highlighted that building this ship locally is a major success for India’s “Make in India” goals, proving that the nation is becoming completely self-reliant in manufacturing its own powerful military hardware.

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This collaborative initiative will enable GRSE and K2 Cranes to explore and implement profitable business in respect of cranes utilized for marine, defence and shipyard requirements, both in India and abroad.

While GRSE’s mainstay continues to remain warship building and construction of other marine platforms, it also manufactures engineering products. It holds the largest market share in the country in the modular, steel bridges sector, having delivered over 5,900 of them to both domestic and international clients.

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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.

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The Next Generation VR Lab was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, AVSM, NM, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), Indian Navy. Among those present were Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), GRSE, Shri Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), GRSE and other senior officials from Indian Navy & GRSE.

GRSE already had a VR Lab since 2018, and with technological advances being made in the field of ship design and digital shipbuilding, GRSE made the move to upgrade the existing facility into a next generation VR Lab. This is part of the shipyard’s continuing effort to remain future-ready and build modern, state-of-the-art platforms as per the requirements of Indian Navy, Indian Coastguard and friendly foreign countries.
The new facility enables immersive, true 1:1 scale visualization of ship designs, allowing stakeholders to experience compartments, systems, and workflows with unmatched clarity, transforming traditional design review into an intelligent, data-driven process.

At the heart of this NGVR Lab lies a continuously evolving Digital Twin, seamlessly synchronized with design, engineering, and construction data. While physical construction of a ship is underway, this digital twin enables real-time validation of layouts, equipment installation, accessibility, maintainability, and safety throughout the ship’s lifecycle — from concept design to construction and future upgrades.
Augmented Reality (AR) integration extends the digital twin onto the shop floor by superimposing virtual ship models onto physical structures, guiding construction, inspection, and alignment activities, and ensuring faithful realization of design intent during execution.

Overall, the Next Generation VR Lab at GRSE represents a future-ready convergence of immersive visualization, digital twin technology, and integrated construction technology—driving enhanced design accuracy, improved build quality, reduced cycle time, and informed decision-making across the shipbuilding production.

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