India Optel launches high-resolution ‘Garud’ binoculars

• India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, launched the indigenous ‘Garud’ high-resolution binoculars for the civil market.

• Garud combines proven defence-grade expertise with modern technology to deliver reliable and high-quality optical performance for civilian users.

• Garud offers 8x magnification and a wide 7.6-degree field of view, enabling clear observation of distant objects while retaining a broad viewing perspective.

• The launch marks the entry of IOL into the civilian market.

• The product draws upon a binocular platform which has served as a trusted and reliable companion for the defence forces and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in demanding operational conditions.

India Optel Limited 

• India Optel Limited (IOL) is primarily engaged in production of opto-electronics systems for Services and Ministry of Home Affairs.

• IOL is headquartered at Dehradun (Uttarakhand) with two manufacturing units at Dehradun and one unit at Chandigarh. 

• In addition, IOL also operates ‘Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning’ for the training of its own manpower in all cadres and for the training of personnel of its customers in operation and maintenance of the various equipment made by IOL.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)