HSL celebrates 78th Independence Day

Hyderabad: Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) celebrated 78th Independence Day with patriotic fervor and enthusiasm at HSL Colony Parade Ground on Thursday. Cmde Hemant Khatri, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, HSL, unfurled the national flag and inspected the parade comprising of Security & Fire Service personnel, NCC cadets, rover scouts, scouts & guides and students from HSL and nearby schools.

Addressing the gathering, HSL C&MD congratulated the employees for their dedicated efforts, which have resulted in a record turnover of Rs 1,413 crore, the highest since inception. He highlighted significant advancements in HSL’s operational, financial performance, reforms undertaken, transformation achieved thus far and laid a vision for next 10 years. These achievements signify the emergence of a ‘New HSL’–a beacon of Innovation, quality, and progress. He emphasized that the company is evolving into a more professional, competitive, and resilient organization aligned with the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat. He also encouraged everyone to commit to the ‘Panch Pran’ (5 pledges) outlined by the Prime Minister for a developed India by 2047. He emphasized urgent need to prepare Nistar for delivery, Nipun for sea trials and float-out of a semi-submersible pontoon. He urged employees to focus on “reform, revenue, and records” and to embrace new technologies in design and construction. Acknowledging the pivotal role of MSMEs in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry, he praised HSL’s proactive efforts in promoting MSMEs and enhancing ‘ease of doing business’, which have spurred enthusiasm and created substantial employment opportunities in the region under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.

C&MD presented commendation letters to the employees for their meritorious services rendered during the year and awarded the winners of the Clean & Green competition for their outstanding contributions on this occasion.

As part of the celebration, approximately 1,500 saplings were also planted by employees and colony residents under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ programme. Additionally, under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative, 500 Tirangas were distributed to employees, who proudly hoisted them at the shipyard, HSL colony, and their residences.