Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Kolkata on Sunday, where he will participate in key defence infrastructure and sports-related programmes.
During his visit, the Defence Minister will take part in the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for five new facilities of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited and Yantra India Limited at Garden Reach.The foundation stone laying ceremony will mark another step towards strengthening India's defence manufacturing ecosystem and expanding industrial capabilities linked to the defence sector.
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Rajnath Singh will visit Kolkata on August 23. He will attend the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for five defence-related facilities.
Facilities belong to GRSE Limited and Yantra India Limited. The Defence Minister will interact with MSME representatives at GRSE Bhawan.
He will witness the Durand Cup final. East Bengal FC will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the final.
Following the ceremony, Rajnath Singh will participate in an interaction session with representatives of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at GRSE Bhawan.
The interaction is expected to focus on the role of MSMEs in supporting India's defence production network and encouraging greater participation of domestic industries.
Later in the day, the Defence Minister will witness the final of the Durand Cup at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
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The visit highlights the connection between defence manufacturing growth and wider participation of Indian industries in the defence sector. The foundation of new facilities at major defence organisations reflects India's continued push towards expanding domestic production capabilities. At the same time, Rajnath Singh's presence at the Durand Cup final brings attention to one of India's most historic sporting events.
The final will be played between two of India's most recognised football clubs — East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The visit combines two important themes — India's growing defence manufacturing capacity and one of the country's oldest football tournaments.
