New Delhi/Kolkata, December 12, 2024: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), was honoured at the CII Industry-Academia Awards 2024 held at The Lalit, New Delhi on 12 Dec 24. GRSE was recognized in the prestigious category of “Top Industry Excelling in Industry-Academia Partnership 2024” for its innovative New Generation Electric Ferry, marking its debut participation in the esteemed award.

The award was received by Cmde Vinith Aerat, IN (Retd.), General Manager, Central Design Office, GRSE and Cdr Manoj Kumar Gupta, IN (Retd.), General Manager (Mtl, SCC, HP & IP), GRSE on behalf of GRSE, from Dr. R A Mashelkar, Former Director General, CSIR and Chair of Jury for CII Industrial IP Awards – 2024.

The award-winning New Generation Electric Ferry for the Govt. of West Bengal project exemplifies GRSE’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, developed in collaboration with premier academic institutions. This recognition reinforces GRSE’s dedication to driving innovation, fostering impactful partnerships, and advancing India’s self-reliance in the maritime sector.