Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has been honoured with the Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award for the year 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to exemplary human resource management.
The award was presented during the 20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, organised by the Institute of Directors (IOD) at Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai.
The accolade was received on behalf of GSL by Jahangeer Alam Ansari, Director (Finance), and Priya Bhagat, Deputy General Manager (HR). The recognition underscores the organisation’s continued focus on fostering a progressive workplace culture, strengthening employee engagement and implementing best-in-class HR practices.
The Golden Peacock Awards are regarded as one of the benchmarks of corporate excellence, celebrating organisations that demonstrate high standards of governance, innovation and people management.
The honour reflects GSL’s sustained efforts toward building an empowering and performance-driven work environment while aligning its human resource strategies with broader organisational goals.
Vasco-da-Gama – In a progressive move to strengthen Goa’s MSME ecosystem and enhance local participation in the maritime and defence industries, Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) has expressed its intent to collaborate with the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on a Joint Seminar and Vendor Development Programme.
A delegation from GCCI comprising Mr. Chandrakant Gawas (Chairman, GCCI Logistics Committee), Mr. Sanket Kaskar (Foreign Trade Officer), and Mr. Priyesh Kamat met with Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director of GSL, to discuss the proposal and map out a collaborative roadmap.
🌟 Key Focus Areas of the Initiative:
Joint Seminar featuring expert discussions on vendor development challenges and opportunities
Vendor Identification & Registration Drives to onboard capable Goan MSMEs
Training & Capacity Building Workshops aligned with GSL’s quality and procurement standards
Quality & Productivity Promotion through collaborative tools and industrial best practices
Policy Advocacy & Industry-Academia Linkages to create a robust maritime ecosystem in Goa
The initiative also proposes involving neighbouring Chambers such as the Belgaum Chamber, further enhancing regional cooperation and resource pooling.
GCCI expressed gratitude to Shri Upadhyay and GSL for their proactive approach in supporting local businesses and reiterated the importance of this collaboration in driving self-reliance, local job creation, and inclusive industrial growth.
The next step will see a GCCI delegation visit GSL to formalize the plan and execute actionable strategies. This partnership stands to unlock new growth avenues for Goan MSMEs in the maritime and defence sectors, while positioning Goa as a competitive hub for manufacturing excellence.
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Panjim, Goa | June 10, 2025 — Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, marked a significant milestone with the keel laying of Yard 1283, the fourth vessel in the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) series for the Indian Navy. This landmark event took place at the GSL campus and was presided over by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
The ceremony underscores the growing momentum of the Rs 6,200 crore NGOPV project, which involves the construction of seven technologically advanced patrol vessels—all designed and built in-house by GSL. These vessels are intended to enhance the Indian Navy’s operational readiness and maritime security footprint across the Indian Ocean Region.
The keel laying of Yard 1283 marks the official commencement of its physical construction and reaffirms India’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in the defence manufacturing sector.
Each NGOPV is engineered to undertake a variety of missions, including long-range surveillance, maritime patrolling, anti-piracy operations, and protection of offshore assets. The vessels will also play a crucial role in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and maritime interdiction tasks.
Key Features of the NGOPVs:
Length: 114 meters
Beam: 14.6 meters
Displacement: 2,700 tonnes
Propulsion: Dual diesel engines with Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP)
Armament: Indigenous weapons and sensors, designed for multi-role maritime duties
Crew Comfort: State-of-the-art accommodation and operational systems
Addressing the gathering, Vice Admiral Swaminathan highlighted the Navy’s focus on indigenisation and the strategic role GSL is playing in shaping India’s future-ready naval capabilities.
“This keel laying is not just a shipbuilding ritual—it’s a testament to the Indian Navy’s unwavering focus on operational self-reliance. GSL has consistently demonstrated excellence in execution, delivering critical platforms under challenging timelines,” said the Vice Admiral.
He praised the efforts of the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy, and private and public sector entities in strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem.
Mr. Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman and Managing Director of Goa Shipyard Ltd., expressed pride in the shipyard’s growing contribution to national security.
“Yard 1283 reflects our team’s precision, passion, and purpose. These strategic orders highlight the level of trust placed in GSL by the Indian Navy, and we remain firmly committed to delivering vessels of world-class standards with high indigenous content,” said Mr. Upadhyay.
He also pointed out that GSL’s continuous investments in infrastructure, technology, and human capital are driving it toward becoming a global name in defence shipbuilding.
The NGOPV project is not just about ships—it’s about creating an ecosystem of design, engineering, and production excellence rooted in Indian capabilities. Each milestone, including the keel laying of Yard 1283, brings India closer to its vision of maritime self-sufficiency and strategic autonomy.
As the Indian Navy continues to expand and modernize, GSL remains a cornerstone in its journey—building platforms that are not only technically advanced but also symbolize national pride.
