Defence Ministry official calls HSL India’s top shipyard on East Coast
A senior Defence Ministry official has praised Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) as the premier shipyard on India's East Coast. The visit focused on the shipyard's operational growth and its critical role in national defense manufacturing.
Why it matters
It underscores the strategic importance of domestic shipbuilding capabilities for India's national security and defense self-reliance.
Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) at the Ministry of Defence, A. Anbarasu, lauded the transformation of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and reaffirmed its standing as the premier defence shipyard on India’s East Coast.
During an interaction with the HSL workforce on Saturday (July 18, 2026), Mr. Anbarasu praised the shipyard’s sustained growth and its comprehensive, end-to-end shipbuilding ecosystem. He highlighted the organisation’s proven expertise in delivering strategically critical maritime platforms for the nation.
Commending the dedication of the workforce and the positive operational energy at the facility, the official emphasised the vital role every employee plays in the broader context of nation-building.
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