Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Rajnath Singh Promises More West Bengal Investment, Chief Minister Says
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started five new expansion projects in West Bengal.
The projects are worth Rs 3,420 crore.
Three will help Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers build and repair larger ships.
Two will be at a factory in Ishapore.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Singh promised more investment in the state.
Adhikari also criticized earlier state governments for not working closely with the central government.
GRSE said it has launched 24 warships and delivered 22 since 2019.
After the expansion, it expects to build up to 32 ships or other platforms at the same time.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid foundation stones for five brownfield expansion projects worth Rs 3,420 crore.
Three projects will expand Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers facilities in Kolkata, Shalimar and Raichak.
Two projects will be developed at the Metal and Steel Factory in Ishapore, a Yantra India Limited unit.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Singh assured him of further investment in West Bengal.
GRSE said its capacity will rise from 28 to 32 platforms after the projects are completed.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, and Yantra India Limited.
- What
- Foundation stones were laid for five brownfield expansion projects valued at Rs 3,420 crore, alongside a promise of further investment in West Bengal.
- When
- On Sunday; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Where
- The event was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata; projects will also be located in Shalimar, Raichak and Ishapore.
- Why
- The projects are intended to expand shipbuilding, ship repair and heavy-engineering capacity, while the additional investment is aimed at supporting industrial development in West Bengal.
- Total project value
- Rs 3,420 crore
- Number of projects
- Five brownfield expansion projects
- GRSE project locations
- Kolkata, Shalimar in Howrah and Raichak in South 24 Parganas
- Other project location
- Metal and Steel Factory at Ishapore
- GRSE launches and deliveries since 2019
- 24 warships launched and 22 delivered
- GRSE current concurrent capacity
- 28 platforms of various classes
- Planned concurrent capacity
- 32 platforms after the new facilities are completed