RailTel Wins ₹12.29 Cr Govt Order for Internet in Tripura Schools
New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a 'Mini Ratna' PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a significant work order worth ₹12.29 crore from the Government of Tripura. The company informed the stock exchanges about the contract in a regulatory filing today.
The order was awarded by the Director IT, Government of Tripura, for the "Supply, installation, commissioning & maintenance of internet connectivity in the schools under Govt of Tripura."
Project Details:
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Awarding Authority: Director IT, Government of Tripura
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Contract Value: ₹12,28,63,142 (₹12.29 Crore)
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Nature of Contract: Domestic Work Order
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Execution Deadline: The project is to be completed by July 15, 2026.
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Order Received: The work order was received on January 16, 2026, at 18:54 hours.
The filing clarified that this is not a related party transaction and that the promoter/promoter group has no interest in the entity that awarded the contract.
Strategic Importance
This project aligns with the national Digital India and BharatNet initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide. By providing robust internet connectivity to government schools across Tripura, RailTel will play a crucial role in enhancing digital education infrastructure in the northeastern state.
RailTel, with its pan-India telecom network laid along railway tracks, is strategically positioned to execute such connectivity projects in remote and rural areas, contributing to the government's vision of a digitally empowered society.