G R Infraprojects Limited has received an Advance Work Order (AWO) from state-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the design, supply, construction, installation, upgradation, operation, and maintenance of the middle mile network under the BharatNet project in the Kerala Telecom Circle.
The AWO, dated 5th May 2025, was issued by BSNL on behalf of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The initiative is part of the government’s ambitious BharatNet programme, which aims to strengthen digital infrastructure and ensure broadband connectivity across rural and remote areas of India.
The cost of the project is Rs 1257.28 crore and the project will be build in Design Build Operate and Transfer (DBOT) Mode. The time period by which the order will be completed is 3 Years Execution + 7 Years O&M.
About BSNL
BSNL, a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Communications, is spearheading the implementation of BharatNet in various circles, acting as a key enabler of the country’s digital transformation.
This work order marks a significant step for G R Infraprojects as it diversifies into the telecom infrastructure segment, contributing to national efforts to bridge the digital divide and improve broadband penetration in underserved regions.
