Government of India
GLIDERS INDIA LIMITED
Govt of India Undertaking
Ministry of Defence
About
History
Under the aegis of Ordnance Factory Board, Ordnance Parachute Factory was established in the year 1941 at Kanpur (UP) as a repair unit for Man Carrying parachute & thereafter commenced & established production of all type of parachutes catering to diverse requirements of Indian Armed Forces and MHA.
Gliders India Limited, is a Govt. of India undertaking is incorporated on 14th August 2021 as a 100% Government owned Defence public Sector undertaking (DPSU). Today the company excels in producing a wide variety of parachutes, floats, inflatable boats and accessories under the ambitious Govt. of India Scheme Atmanirbhar Bharat. The company is now venturing into civilian adventure, recreational and sports market by means of providing various Para-gliders & Para-sails, support equipment and providing civilian rescue solutions for Man & Drones.