Principal Secretary to PM, Dr P K Mishra, inspects key projects at HAL

Bengaluru: Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, recently visited HAL facilities in Bengaluru and reviewed key indigenous projects.

Dr D.K. Sunil, CMD of HAL led the visit along with other HAL Board members.

Dr. Mishra commenced his visit with a tour of the LCA MK 2 hangar at the Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC), followed by a visit to the LCA Tejas Assembly Hangar and Aerospace Division.

At the LCA Tejas Division, he reviewed progress of the LCA Tejas MK 1A programme and was briefed on the current production progress.

HAL also showcased six LCA MK 1A fighters and two LCA MK 1 trainers during the visit.

On the occasion, HAL reaffirmed its preparedness to lead multi-stakeholder programmes in the future to the visiting dignitary.

The dignitary was also shown a range of indigenous platforms including the Prachand (Light Combat Helicopter), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Dhruv (Advanced Light Helicopter) and Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT 40).

At the Aerospace Division of HAL, Dr. Mishra was shown the GSLV MK III and PSLV assembly shops, the welding facility and viewed structures and components developed by HAL for the Gaganyaan mission. 

He also visited the Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility.

A presentation was made to him highlighting HAL’s activities and progress including its recent selection for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Transfer of Technology (ToT).