RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has announced that it has received a major order worth ₹970 crore from the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) for the establishment of science laboratories across government schools in Bihar.
According to the company’s exchange filing, the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) was issued by the State Project Director, BEPC, on September 25, 2025 at 21:58 hours. The project involves setting up Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories on a turnkey basis in government secondary and senior secondary schools under the Samagra Shiksha 2025-26 initiative.
Key Highlights of the Order
- Entity Awarding the Order: Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC)
- Nature of Contract: Supply and establishment of science labs on turnkey basis
- Order Value: ₹970,07,79,510 (Approx. ₹970 crore)
- Execution Timeline: By September 24, 2026
- Type of Order: Domestic
- Promoter/Group Interest: None
- Related Party Transaction: No
This large-scale initiative is expected to significantly upgrade science education infrastructure in Bihar’s government schools, providing better learning opportunities for students in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
RailTel, a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has been actively expanding its role in ICT, digital infrastructure, and e-governance projects across India.
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