- Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Yard 3040, named 'Shreyas', was launched at M/s GRSE, Kolkata. - NGOPVs are modern warships designed for multifaceted roles including maritime surveillance, anti-piracy, counter-infiltration, and protecting offshore assets. - The project highlights India's progress toward defence indigenization and self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in shipbuilding. - GRSE is a premier Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence contributing significantly to the Indian Navy's fleet modernization. - **Aatmanirbhar Bharat:** A vision and policy framework launched by the Government of India aiming to achieve self-reliance across economic, industrial, and defense sectors by boosting domestic manufacturing, reducing import dependence, and fostering indigenous innovation. - **Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd:** A premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) and Navratna shipyard located in Kolkata, renowned for designing and constructing warships and patrol vessels for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. - **Indian Navy:** The maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces tasked with safeguarding the nation's maritime boundaries, projecting power, protecting sea lanes, and ensuring regional security in the Indo-Pacific. **Introduction** The launch of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) 'Shreyas' (Yard 3040) at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, marks another milestone in India's indigenous defence manufacturing and naval fleet expansion. These advanced vessels bolster maritime security, surveillance, and coastal defense capabilities under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Yard 3040, named 'Shreyas', was launched at M/s GRSE, Kolkata. - NGOPVs are modern warships designed for multifaceted roles including maritime surveillance, anti-piracy, counter-infiltration, and protecting offshore assets. - The project highlights India's progress toward defence indigenization and self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in shipbuilding. - GRSE is a premier Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence contributing significantly to the Indian Navy's fleet modernization. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Aatmanirbhar Bharat:** A vision and policy framework launched by the Government of India aiming to achieve self-reliance across economic, industrial, and defense sectors by boosting domestic manufacturing, reducing import dependence, and fostering indigenous innovation. - **Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd:** A premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) and Navratna shipyard located in Kolkata, renowned for designing and constructing warships and patrol vessels for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. - **Indian Navy:** The maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces tasked with safeguarding the nation's maritime boundaries, projecting power, protecting sea lanes, and ensuring regional security in the Indo-Pacific.