India:
- RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, has been issued a work order by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for the Supply and Implementation of Integrated Infrastructure and IT solutions as part of the PM SHRI Scheme in JNVs Schools. The total value of the order, inclusive of taxes, is Rs. 162.73 Crore.
- Conditions and terms of the order :Provision and Execution of Integrated Infrastructure and Information Technology Solutions within the framework of the PM SHRI Scheme for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) Schools.
- Execution Time period :A period of 180 days from the date of agreement signing.
About RailTel Corporation of India :
- RailTel, designated as a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” Central Public Sector Enterprise, is a leading ICT provider and one of the country’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, boasting a comprehensive Pan-India optic fiber network. This extensive OFC network spans key towns, cities, and rural areas, facilitating robust connectivity nationwide.
- Established on September 26, 2000, RailTel aims to modernize the existing telecom infrastructure for train control, operation, and safety while generating additional revenue streams by establishing a nationwide broadband and multimedia network. Leveraging the right of way along railway tracks, RailTel has laid over 61,000+ route kilometers of optical fiber cables, connecting more than 6,108 railway stations across India. The citywide access extends over 21,000+ kilometers.
- RailTel’s operations adhere to stringent quality and security standards, as evidenced by its certifications including Tier-III (Design & Facility), ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management System, ISO 20000:2018 for Service Management System, ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System, ISO 27017:2015 for Cloud Security, ISO 27018:2019 for Data Privacy in Cloud Service, ISO 27033 for Network Security, and CMMI Maturity Level-4 for Process Improvement.
- Maintaining a strategic partnership with Indian Railways, RailTel executes various projects ranging from providing mission-critical connectivity services such as IP-based video surveillance systems and ‘e-Office’ services to implementing short and long haul connectivity solutions. Additionally, RailTel offers passenger services including content-on-demand and Wi-Fi services across major railway stations in India.