RailTel signs MoU with NHPC to provide IT and ICT services

RailTel Corporation of India, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to provide a wide range of Information Technology (IT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services.

The agreement was formalized in the presence of senior officials from both organizations, including Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of RailTel, and Raj Kumar Choudhary, CMD of NHPC. This collaboration is expected to enhance NHPC’s digital capabilities and improve its IT infrastructure.

Scope of the Agreement

Under the MoU, RailTel will offer NHPC an extensive range of IT and ICT solutions, including:

• Data Center (DC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Services ensuring seamless data storage and retrieval with robust disaster recovery mechanisms.
• CCTV Surveillance Solutions to enhance security across NHPC’s facilities with advanced monitoring and surveillance.
• IT and Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure to improve operational efficiency through cutting-edge digital infrastructure.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Services to strengthen cybersecurity measures to protect critical data and IT assets.

The partnership aims to provide NHPC with access to RailTel’s advanced digital infrastructure at competitive rates while ensuring compliance with central government regulations and cybersecurity protocols.

Strategic Impact of the Partnership

The agreement is expected to foster technological advancement, improve operational efficiency, and support NHPC’s digital transformation. With RailTel’s extensive experience in digital services and network solutions, NHPC will be able to modernize its IT operations, ensuring a more secure and resilient infrastructure.

RailTel’s expertise in providing large-scale IT solutions makes it a preferred partner for government and public sector enterprises. The company’s robust digital infrastructure includes an extensive optical fiber network of 62,000 route kilometers (RKM) along railway tracks, a 21,000 km citywide access network, 11,000+ Points of Presence (PoPs), and over 1,100 telecom towers across India. RailTel has also established one of the world’s largest integrated public Wi-Fi networks, covering 6,112 railway stations nationwide.

Conclusion

This collaboration between RailTel and NHPC marks a significant step toward strengthening NHPC’s IT and cybersecurity framework. By leveraging RailTel’s expertise, NHPC can enhance its operational resilience and technological capabilities, ensuring a more secure and efficient digital infrastructure. The agreement also reinforces RailTel’s position as a trusted IT and ICT service provider for government and public sector enterprises.