GARUD embodies spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ through indigenous design and manufacturing: MoD

India Optel Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production today launched the indigenous ‘GARUD’ High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market. The Defence Ministry said that GARUD embodies the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ through indigenous design and manufacturing. It combines proven defence-grade expertise with modern technology to deliver reliable, 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 Ministry said that it is suited for a wide range of applications, including birdwatching, wildlife observation, nature exploration, travel, sports, forestry, marine activities and security-related applications.