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RailTel Corporation, a Navratna state-owned company, has secured a significant work order worth Rs 243 crore from Bihar's Education Project Council. The contract involves supplying student kits for government schools from Class 1 to Class 12, with completion expected by August 2025. This comes shortly after the company's recent Maharashtra traffic management contract and its elevated Navratna status. The new order demonstrates RailTel's growing presence in government infrastructure and education technology projects.

Key Points: RailTel Wins Rs 243 Crore Bihar Education Project Order

  • RailTel receives massive Bihar education project work order
  • Company recently gained Navratna status in August 2024
  • Order involves supplying student kits for government schools
  • Previous Maharashtra traffic management contract worth Rs 274.40 crore
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RailTel bags Rs 243 crore work order from Bihar govt

State-owned RailTel secures major work order for student kits in Bihar, expanding its government project portfolio

"The order must be fulfilled by August 14, 2025 - RailTel Corporation Exchange Filing"

New Delhi, June 8

State-owned company RailTel Corporation of India has received work orders worth Rs 243 crore from State Project Director, Bihar Education Project Council, according to a stock exchange filing.

The work order is for the supply of "students kit" for the students of Class 1 to Class 12 at government schools in Bihar.

As per the exchange filing, the order must be fulfilled by August 14, 2025.

On June 4, the company had received orders worth Rs 274.40 crore from Motor Vehicles Department, Maharashtra. It is to design, implement, operate and maintain Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) on various blackspots/ vulnerable spots in the Vidarbha Circle for a period of 10 years.

RailTel is a Navratna company.

The central government had granted Navratna status to Railtel Corporation of India Ltd in August 2024.

The grant of 'Navratna' status typically leads to an enhanced delegation of powers, more operational freedom, and financial autonomy which will give huge impetus to these companies. The Navratna companies have the autonomy to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore without seeking approval from the central government.

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) is the nodal department for all the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and formulates policy about CPSEs.

- ANI

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Arjun K.
Great to see RailTel expanding its services beyond railway infrastructure! The student kits initiative in Bihar is much needed. Hope the implementation is smooth and reaches every child. 🚆📚
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Priya M.
Navratna status for RailTel is well-deserved! But I hope they maintain transparency in these large contracts. Bihar's education sector needs quality materials, not just quantity.
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Rahul S.
Rs 243 crore for student kits seems high. What exactly will these kits contain? The government should share detailed breakdown to ensure public money is well-spent.
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Neha T.
As someone from Bihar, I welcome this initiative! But hope it's not another scheme that looks good on paper only. Our children deserve quality education materials. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Vikram J.
RailTel is showing great diversification - from railway communication to education and traffic management. This is how PSUs should evolve to stay relevant in changing times.
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Sunita R.
The ITMS project in Maharashtra is equally important. Road safety is a major concern in India. Hope RailTel delivers quality solutions that can be replicated nationwide.

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