In a first, GRSE gets Green Channel Certification; know here what it is

New Delhi/Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has been conferred with the coveted Green Channel Certification by Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, Aug 30. Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE received the Green Channel Certification from Lt Gen RK Malhotra, Director General, Quality Assurance (DGQA). GRSE has been awarded this certification for supply of Portable Steel Bridges (Bailey Type) of various spans and configurations to Indian Army.

"This is a remarkable achievement considering the fact that, GRSE is the only organization in India qualified for the prestigious Green Channel Certification for Portable Steel Bridges (Bailey Type), from Indian Army", GRSE said in an official statement.

This is an initiative of Government of India to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Business' and to promote the national mission of #MakeInIndia with special focus on 'Defence Manufacturing'. Going forward, Indian Army would accept the GRSE made Portable Steel Bridge components based on GRSE's internal Quality Control Certification. This is a testament to the inherent commitment of GRSE to supply quality goods in shorter time frames.

The Portable Steel Bridge Division of GRSE has developed new improved versions of portable bridge designs through R&D efforts. More than 5,300 portable steel bridges have been supplied by GRSE to Indian Army, Border Road Organization, State PWDs and Central Government. The bridges, primarily used for disaster management, have also been exported to friendly countries including Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. GRSE has developed Double Lane Portable Steel Bridge and Portable Assault Bridge for the first time in India.

Earlier this year, GRSE signed an MoU with Border Roads Organization for the fabrication, supply, erection, and launching of first-of-its-kind, 27 double-lane Class 70 modular steel bridges in border areas.

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