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Inauguration of Artillery Shell & Energetics Technology Facility
In a landmark event for India's defence self-reliance. GDIL successfully inaugurated its advanced 155mm Shell manufacturing capacity (5 Lakh annual capacity) and TNT/RDX/HMX technology lines at Shirdi MIDC.
Distinguished Guests
Shri Rajnath Singh
Hon'ble Minister of Defence, Government of India
Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
Hon'ble Minister for Water Resources, Government of Maharashtra
Shri Uday Samant
Hon'ble Minister for Industries and Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra
General Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Indian Armed Forces
Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS
Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence
Dr. Samir V. Kamat
Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command
Air Vice Marshal Premkumar Krishnaswamy
Director General (Weapons Systems) Indian Air Force
Lieutenant General Vineet Gaur
Director General Capability Development (DGCD), Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence
5 Lakh Shell Capacity
Annual production capacity for 155mm Artillery Shells.
Technology Milestone
Indigenous production of TNT, RDX, and HMX energetic materials.
Strategic Location
Integrated defence hub located at Shirdi MIDC facility.
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Leadership & VIP Visits
GDIL regularly hosts high-level delegations, government leadership, distinguished guests and defence officials to review production standards and strategic manufacturing progress.
Political Leadership & Distinguished Guests
Shri Rajnath Singh
Hon'ble Minister of Defence, Government of India
Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
Hon'ble Minister for Water Resources, Government of Maharashtra
Shri Uday Samant
Hon'ble Minister for Industries and Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra
Defence & Military Leadership
Shri Sanjeev Kumar
Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence
Dr. Samir V. Kamat
Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
General Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Indian Armed Forces
Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command
Air Vice Marshal Premkumar Krishnaswamy
Director General (Weapons Systems) Indian Air Force
Lieutenant General Vineet Gaur
Director General Capability Development (DGCD), Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence
Industry Participation
GDIL actively engages with the global defense community at premier international forums, showcasing our indigenous manufacturing prowess and engineering excellence.
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