New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited has secured a ₹16.20 crore contract from the Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (HARTRON) to manage the Haryana State Wide Area Network (HSWAN). The order further strengthens RailTel’s role in India’s government digital infrastructure and managed network services sector.
The company disclosed the development through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges on Thursday.
RailTel Awarded HSWAN Operation and Management Contract
RailTel has received a Work Order to serve as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Operation and Management (O&M) of the Haryana State Wide Area Network (HSWAN).
Under the contract, the company will be responsible for managing and maintaining the HSWAN network, which provides secure communication and connectivity services to various government departments and offices across Haryana.
The project is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2027.
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Contract Value and Timeline
According to the company’s regulatory filing:
- Contract Value: ₹16.20 crore (including applicable taxes)
- Awarding Authority: Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (HARTRON)
- Project: Operation and Management of Haryana State Wide Area Network (HSWAN)
- Completion Deadline: December 31, 2027
RailTel stated that it received the work order on July 2, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
Strengthening Government Digital Infrastructure
The Haryana State Wide Area Network is a critical digital communication backbone that connects government offices and departments across the state, enabling seamless data exchange and e-governance services.
By managing the network infrastructure, RailTel will help ensure reliable connectivity, efficient network operations, and uninterrupted digital services for government institutions in Haryana.
The latest contract reinforces RailTel’s growing presence in government-led digital infrastructure projects and its contribution to India’s digital transformation initiatives.
No Related Party Transaction
RailTel clarified that the contract has been awarded by a domestic government entity and confirmed that:
- Neither the company’s promoters nor promoter group entities have any interest in HARTRON.
- The transaction does not qualify as a related party transaction under applicable regulations.
These disclosures were made as part of the company’s stock exchange filing to ensure regulatory transparency.
What This Order Means for RailTel
Winning the HSWAN contract adds another government infrastructure project to RailTel’s portfolio and highlights the company’s expertise in delivering managed network services for public sector organizations.
As governments continue expanding digital governance and connectivity initiatives, contracts such as this strengthen RailTel’s position in India’s growing digital infrastructure ecosystem.
About RailTel
RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Miniratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. The company owns one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure networks, with an extensive optical fibre network running along railway tracks across the country. RailTel provides broadband, telecom, data centre, cloud, cybersecurity, managed network, and digital services to government organizations, enterprises, and telecom operators, playing a key role in supporting India’s Digital India and e-governance initiatives.
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