RailTel Secures ₹6,597 Crore Contract from Bihar Education Project Council
Major Boost to Digital Learning Infrastructure in Bihar
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a massive contract worth ₹6,597.56 crore by the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) for the implementation of digital infrastructure across schools in the state.
According to a regulatory filing by the company, the order includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of smart classrooms, ICT labs, teaching-learning materials, and ISM labs in government-run schools across Bihar.
The project encompasses several major components, including the installation of smart classrooms in senior secondary and middle schools, valued at ₹2,575.01 crore and ₹2,621.43 crore, respectively. Additionally, ₹899.19 crore has been allocated for providing teaching and learning materials for students in Classes 1 to 5. The project also includes setting up ICT labs worth ₹442.17 crore, along with ₹59.76 crore earmarked for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of ISM labs.
The projects are scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2026, with the ISM labs expected to be delivered by December 31, 2025.
RailTel confirmed that the order does not involve any related party transactions or dealings with promoter group entities. The deal marks a significant step in enhancing the digital education ecosystem in Bihar, aligning with national goals to strengthen e-learning infrastructure in government schools.