New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited has secured a major ₹42.63 crore work order from National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated for implementing a New Core Link under the National Knowledge Network (NKN) Project.
The project highlights RailTel’s growing role in strengthening India’s digital and telecom infrastructure, particularly for government-led technology initiatives.
Key Details of the Work Order
According to the company, the contract will involve the development of telecom infrastructure for a new core network link under the National Knowledge Network.
Project highlights include:
- Client: National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI)
- Project: New Core Link under National Knowledge Network (NKN)
- Order Value: ₹42.63 crore (including taxes)
- Execution Period: 12 months
- Completion Timeline: By March 31, 2027
- Project Type: Domestic government telecom infrastructure project
RailTel confirmed that the order does not involve any related party transaction and is part of its normal business operations.
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Strengthening India’s Digital Infrastructure
The National Knowledge Network is a critical government initiative designed to provide high-speed connectivity to universities, research institutions, and government organizations across India.
By implementing the new core link, RailTel will help enhance network capacity, security, and reliability, enabling seamless data sharing and collaboration among academic and research institutions.
Experts believe such projects are crucial for supporting digital governance, research collaboration, and technology-driven development in India.
RailTel’s Role in Government Telecom Projects
The work order, received by RailTel on March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM, further reinforces the company’s position as a trusted telecom infrastructure partner for government and public sector projects.
RailTel has been actively involved in deploying high-capacity fiber networks, secure communication systems, and data connectivity solutions for various national programs.
About RailTel
RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Miniratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways and one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers. The company operates an extensive pan-India optical fiber network along railway tracks, delivering broadband, VPN, data center, and telecom services to government institutions, enterprises, and telecom operators. RailTel plays a key role in supporting Digital India initiatives and expanding high-speed connectivity across the country.
