RailTel bags Rs 155.2 crore contract from Power Grid

New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) has secured a contract worth Rs 155.20 crore from Power Grid to implement a National Unified Network Management System (N-UNMS) aimed at strengthening monitoring and management of critical communication networks in the power sector.

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The N-UNMS will serve as a centralised platform designed to monitor, manage and optimise large-scale communication networks through a single interface. The system will enable integrated visibility across geographically dispersed network infrastructure, facilitating faster fault detection, improved network reliability and more efficient management of national-level communication systems.

As part of the project, primary and backup network management centres will be established at Manesar in Haryana and Nagpur in Maharashtra, respectively. The platform will also integrate with existing regional network management systems to create a unified national framework for monitoring and managing communication networks supporting the power grid.

The project will be executed over a period of 18 months, followed by seven years of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) support, which includes a one-year defect liability period to ensure long-term operational stability and system support.

Under the scope of the contract, RailTel will deploy an advanced software-defined network management platform capable of monitoring multi-vendor and multi-technology communication networks. The system will provide real-time performance monitoring, automated configuration management and fault analysis, enabling proactive maintenance and efficient network operations for the communication infrastructure that supports India’s national power grid.

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Commenting on the development, RailTel's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sanjai Kumar said that securing the order from Power Grid reflects the trust placed in the company’s capability to deliver critical digital infrastructure for national networks.

“This is a unique and significant project for us, as it involves building a unified platform to monitor and manage large-scale communication networks across the power sector. RailTel remains committed to supporting national infrastructure initiatives by delivering reliable, secure and technology-driven network solutions that strengthen the country’s digital backbone,” Kumar said.

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