RailTel Bags ₹209.78 Crore Order from Bihar Education – RailTel Corporation of India Limited has received a major order worth ₹209.78 crore from the State Project Director (SPD), Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC). This order is for implementing Education Quality Enhancement in Bihar under the PM SHRI scheme, which aims to transform schools and improve learning standards across the state. The work order was issued on 12 September 2025 and is expected to be completed within one year, by 11 September 2026.
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What This Order Means
This order is one of the biggest projects RailTel has secured in recent times. The value of the order is ₹2,09,78,63,937 (around ₹209.78 crore). It highlights RailTel’s growing role in the education sector, where digital infrastructure and modern learning systems are becoming essential.
The Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) is working under the PM SHRI framework to upgrade schools, improve teaching quality, and provide students with access to better facilities. RailTel will play a key role in supplying and implementing these improvements.
About the PM SHRI Scheme
PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) is a flagship education program launched by the Government of India. The scheme focuses on:
- Upgrading existing schools into model schools.
- Providing smart classrooms, digital labs, and e-learning facilities.
- Enhancing teacher training and teaching quality.
- Supporting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals, which include skill development, digital learning, and holistic education.
Under this scheme, selected schools are developed as exemplar schools with modern facilities, eco-friendly infrastructure, and advanced teaching-learning tools.
For Bihar, this project will help in bridging the education gap, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, where students often do not have access to the same resources as those in larger cities.
Details of the RailTel Bags ₹209.78 Crore Order from Bihar Education
According to the filing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), RailTel received the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from BEPC on 12 September 2025 at 18:02 hrs. The key points of the order are:
- Nature of Contract: Supply and execution of education quality enhancement works.
- Order Value: ₹209.78 crore.
- Completion Deadline: 11 September 2026 (12 months from the order date).
- Type of Project: Domestic, not involving any foreign company.
- Conflict of Interest: The promoter group of RailTel has no direct interest in BEPC, and this is not a related-party transaction.
This ensures that the order is fully transparent and awarded based on RailTel’s capability and competitive bidding.
Why Bihar Education Needs This Project
Bihar is one of India’s largest states by population, and improving education quality here is a major challenge. Many schools in Bihar lack basic facilities like proper classrooms, laboratories, and digital learning tools. Teachers also face difficulties due to outdated teaching methods and lack of access to modern resources.
By implementing this project:
- Schools will get digital infrastructure such as smart boards and e-learning systems.
- Students will have access to interactive learning tools, which make education easier and more effective.
- Teachers will be better equipped to handle modern teaching methods.
- Overall, the learning experience in Bihar schools will improve, preparing students for higher education and jobs.
RailTel’s Role in Education & Digital Projects
RailTel is a Mini Ratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways. It is one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India. Over the past few years, RailTel has been increasingly involved in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) projects in education, e-governance, and digital India initiatives.
Some of its notable work includes:
- Implementing ICT solutions in schools under various government programs.
- Providing Wi-Fi services at more than 6,500 railway stations.
- Offering cloud services, data centers, and cybersecurity solutions for government departments.
With this new order from BEPC, RailTel will strengthen its presence in the digital education sector.
Impact on RailTel’s Growth
Securing such a high-value order boosts RailTel’s order book and positions the company as a reliable partner in government-led digital initiatives.
- Investors are likely to see this as a positive development for the company’s revenue growth.
- RailTel has already been in focus in the stock market for winning multiple orders worth over ₹700 crore recently.
- This project adds to RailTel’s long-term credibility in the education and digital space.
Broader Benefits for Bihar
The project is not only about technology but also about social and economic impact. By enhancing the quality of education in Bihar:
- Students in rural areas will get equal opportunities compared to those in urban schools.
- Digital literacy will increase, which is important in today’s world.
- The project will also create employment opportunities during its implementation phase, as local manpower will be needed.
- Over time, better education will contribute to Bihar’s overall development.
Source: BSE Corporate Filing
Conclusion
The ₹209.78 crore order awarded to RailTel by the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) under the PM SHRI scheme is a significant step towards improving education quality in Bihar. With a deadline of September 2026, the project aims to modernize schools, empower teachers, and provide students with better learning opportunities.
For RailTel, this contract strengthens its role in India’s digital transformation journey. For Bihar, it marks a new beginning in building a stronger and more inclusive education system.
