RailTel Advances Digital Frontiers with Key Government Deals Across Kerala and Odisha

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RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a key telecom and digital infrastructure provider under the Ministry of Railways, has recently secured two significant work orders from major government bodies in India. These contracts collectively amount to nearly Rs. 50.42 crore and will play a pivotal role in advancing state-level digital infrastructure and services. The orders were officially received by RailTel on August 19 and 20, 2025, underpinning the company's continued growth in the public sector technology space.

Key Highlights of the Orders Received by RailTel

First contract valued at Rs. 34.99 crore (excluding taxes) from Kerala State Information Technology Mission.
Second contract valued at Rs. 15.42 crore (including taxes) from the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha.
Both contracts are domestic and awarded by government entities without any promoter or related party involvement.
Execution timelines span from mid-2026 to 2030, reflecting long-term engagements.
None of these contracts fall under related party transactions.
Orders align with RailTel’s mission to enhance digital infrastructure and provide comprehensive IT operation and development services.

Detailed Overview of the Kerala State IT Mission Contract

The Kerala State Information Technology Mission (KSITM) has awarded RailTel a major contract worth Rs. 34,99,85,628 for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the State Data Centres (SDC). This contract designates RailTel as the Data Centre Operator, responsible for the smooth running and upkeep of the State Data Centres for a period of five years. The execution timeline for this contract extends until August 18, 2030.
This O&M project is crucial for sustaining the digital backbone of the Kerala government, ensuring uninterrupted data management and IT services that support various public initiatives and governance frameworks. The contract also highlights RailTel’s expanding role in managing critical digital infrastructure for government entities.
Commissioned by a domestic government agency, the work order reflects the trust placed in RailTel’s technical expertise without any conflict of interest from promoter entities. The work order was received on August 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM, and RailTel confirmed timely reporting without delay.

Insight into the Odisha Higher Education Department Project

RailTel’s second recent accomplishment is the awarding of a work order valued at Rs. 15,42,08,471 by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha. This contract involves the design and development of Content Management System (CMS)-based bilingual websites for colleges affiliated with the department. The websites are expected to support both local language and English, enhancing accessibility and communication for academic institutions.
The contract is set to be executed by February 19, 2026, underscoring RailTel’s quick turnaround capability for digital development projects. The domestic nature of this order continues the trend of government trust without any promoter interests or related party conflicts.
This project aligns with Odisha’s broader efforts to digitize educational institutions and provide robust, regional language-centered digital platforms as part of their education modernization plan. The work order was received by RailTel on August 20, 2025, at 1:52 PM, again without any reporting delays.

Significance and Strategic Impact of the Work Orders

These contracts further cement RailTel’s position as a trusted government partner in the telecom and digital infrastructure space. The Kerala contract strengthens RailTel’s footprint in the data centre operation and maintenance domain, a vital area for government IT service reliability and cybersecurity. Meanwhile, the Odisha contract boosts RailTel’s profile in the digital services sector, especially in CMS web development tailored for educational institutions.

By securing these orders, RailTel continues to advance the digital transformation agenda at the state government level—supporting critical infrastructure in Kerala and educational modernization in Odisha. Both projects will likely add to RailTel’s revenue streams and enhance its portfolio of government partnerships.

Conclusion

With these newly awarded projects, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. demonstrates its expanding capabilities to meet complex government IT needs—ranging from large-scale data centre management in Kerala to advanced digital service delivery for Odisha’s higher education sector. The timely receipt and execution schedules reflect RailTel’s operational excellence and confirm its status as a key building block in India’s digital infrastructure landscape as of August 2025.

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