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Consider the following : I. Bharat Electronics Limited II. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited. III. Goa Shipyard Limited Which of these is/are functioning under the Department of Defence Production and Supplies?
Explanation
All three entities listed—Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)—are prominent Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) functioning under the administrative control of the Department of Defence Production (DDP) within the Ministry of Defence. BEL is a leading electronics company specializing in aerospace and defence electronics [c2]. GRSE and GSL are premier shipyards involved in the design and construction of naval vessels and platforms for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. Historically, the Department of Defence Production and Supplies was merged into the Department of Defence Production. These PSUs are integral to the 'Make in India' initiative in the aerospace, defence, and shipping sectors [c3]. They represent the government's strategic presence in manufacturing critical defence equipment and naval platforms [c2][c4].
Sources
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKING > p. 87
- [2] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 12: Indian Industry > CHAMPION SECTORS IN INDIA In 2020, GOI identified champion sectors in both manufacturing and services sectors (total 27), > p. 402
- [3] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 7: Indian Economy after 2014 > Proposed/Implemented reforms under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat > p. 248