New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has been conferred with the prestigious ET Government PSU Leadership & Excellence Award 2025 (Gold) in the category of “Reinforcing Communication & Bridging the Digital Divide.”
The award has been presented during the ET Government National PSU Summit 2025, which recognises outstanding contributions of public sector undertakings (PSUs) across India. RailTel earned this accolade for its flagship home internet service, RailWire, which plays a crucial role in delivering affordable internet connectivity to underserved and remote areas.
RailWire’s innovative model, which involves empowering local entrepreneurs to act as last-mile service providers, has significantly enhanced digital infrastructure in rural and semi-urban regions. The initiative is aligned with RailTel’s broader vision of ensuring inclusive digital growth and fostering connectivity in every corner of the country.
Commenting on the achievement, RailTel highlighted that the award is a testimony to its continued efforts in expanding digital access and making reliable internet services accessible to all.
RailTel is one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers and a trusted end-to-end IT and ICT service partner. With an extensive optical fibre network spanning over 62,000 route kilometres (RKM) along railway tracks and a citywide access network of 21,000 KM, the PSU also operates more than 11,000 Points of Presence (PoPs) and 1,100 telecom towers nationwide.
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