New Delhi: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth launched the “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme" (GAINS 2024) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata on 10 July 2024. This innovative scheme seeks solutions to problems related to shipyards and promotes technology development using start-ups created and nurtured in the country. It encourages and enables MSMEs and start-ups to develop innovative solutions for further technological advancement. This initiative aligns with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Start-up India’ policies of the Government of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Raksha Rajya Mantri praised GRSE’s contribution to nation-building. He stated that innovations and technological advancements like GAINS will give a new dimension to the future of Indian defence. He emphasised that proactive measures in maritime security and air defence, combined with technological advancements and dedication, will enhance the strength of the armed forces and maritime security.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, said: “New technology adoption is a key focus area of the shipyard and I am confident that GAINS 2024 shall be a major contributor towards this. I wish the brilliant Indian start-ups the very best in making the nation-building initiatives a huge success.”

‘GAINS’ is a unique national scheme to encourage and enable MSMEs and start-ups to develop innovative solutions that GRSE may incorporate for further technological advancement. The aim is to leverage the vast ecosystem of MSMEs and start-ups to address present and emerging challenges in the ship design and construction industry, while achieving the objectives of Atmanirbharta.

Directors of GRSE and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. /BI