RailTel Secures ₹42.63 Crore NICSI Work Order for NKN Project
New Delhi, 16 March 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has announced that it has secured a significant work order from National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI) for the New Core Link under the National Knowledge Network (NKN) Project. The order will be executed over the next 12 months and underscores RailTel’s pivotal role in strengthening India’s digital infrastructure.
Key Highlights of the Order
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Client: National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI)
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Nature of Order: Telecom infrastructure – New Core Link under NKN Project
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Execution Period: 12 months, with completion by 31 March 2027
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Order Value: ₹42.63 crore (including taxes)
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Domestic/International: Domestic
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Related Party Interest: None; not a related party transaction
The work order, received on 16 March 2026 at 3:00 PM, reflects RailTel’s continued leadership in implementing high-capacity, secure, and scalable telecom networks for government projects.
About RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. RailTel is a leading provider of broadband and VPN services across India and operates one of the largest neutral telecom networks in the country. Its flagship initiatives include:
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National Knowledge Network (NKN): Connecting educational institutions, research labs, and government agencies.
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RailWire Broadband Services: Providing high-speed internet across railway stations.
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Optical Fibre Network (OFN): Nationwide network spanning over 60,000 km.
RailTel’s projects strengthen India’s digital infrastructure and support the country’s vision of a connected, knowledge-driven economy.