Gandhinagar: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has been conferred the prestigious Rajbhasha Kirti Award for the year 2024–25. The award was presented under Sector ‘C’ in Public Sector Undertakings for GSL’s outstanding performance in the implementation of the Official Language. Recognition at National Hindi Conference The honour was presented to Brijesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director, Goa Shipyard Limited, by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Law & Justice, and Dinesh Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP, during the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Official Language Conference. The ceremony was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on September 14, 2025, as part of Hindi Diwas celebrations. The recognition highlights GSL’s commitment to promoting Hindi in its official functioning, thereby strengthening the national language’s role in governance and administration. Commitment to Rajbhasha Implementation Goa Shipyard Limited has consistently undertaken initiatives to integrate Hindi into its day-to-day operations, communication, and documentation. The award reinforces the PSU’s efforts to enhance language inclusivity while maintaining efficiency in official procedures. Through continuous awareness programs, training workshops, and proactive measures, GSL has positioned itself as a role model for effective implementation of Rajbhasha policies across the defence sector. About GSL Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Schedule ‘B’ Mini-Ratna Category I Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, is a leading shipyard engaged in designing and building advanced vessels for the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and other clients. With a strong emphasis on innovation, self-reliance, and indigenisation, GSL contributes significantly to India’s maritime defence capability while adhering to the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Also Read: Goa Shipyard Limited Wins Prestigious SCOPE Eminence Award 2022–23 for Championing Women Empowerment
