Tejas Networks Secures BharatNet Phase III IP Routing Contracts
Filing Summary
Tejas Networks Ltd has been awarded contracts for IP Routing equipment for 7 out of 12 BharatNet Phase III packages. This makes Tejas the largest supplier by the number of packages. The company will deploy over 50,000 TJ1400 routers across 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 2,000 Blocks in 9 states and 5 union territories. The deployment involves collaboration with five Project Implementation Agencies. BharatNet Phase III aims to enhance digital connectivity in rural India using IP-MPLS technology. Tejas Networks is part of the Tata Group, focusing on high-performance networking products.
Tejas Networks Ltd has announced that it has secured contracts for IP Routing equipment for 7 out of the 12 BharatNet Phase III packages. This development positions Tejas Networks as the largest supplier by the number of packages awarded. BharatNet is a government initiative aimed at enhancing digital connectivity in rural India.
The financial terms of the contracts have not been disclosed in the filing. However, the scope of the contracts indicates a significant deployment of Tejas Networks’ products across multiple regions. The company will supply its TJ1400 family of routers, which are designed for high-availability and mission-critical networks.
The operational scope involves deploying over 50,000 TJ1400 routers across 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 2,000 Blocks. These routers will be installed in 9 states, including Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur, as well as 5 union territories. The TJ1400 routers are part of Tejas Networks’ next-generation access and aggregation solutions, designed to support the IP-MPLS technology required for the BharatNet project.
BharatNet Phase III is a part of the Government of India’s initiative to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. The project aims to create a robust middle-mile network to provide high-quality broadband services to rural citizens. Tejas Networks’ involvement in this phase underscores its role as a key supplier in the telecom equipment sector.
The timeline for the deployment has not been specified in the filing. However, the project involves collaboration with five Project Implementation Agencies: NCC, Polycab, Invenia-STL Networks, GR Infraprojects, and ITI. These partnerships are crucial for the successful implementation of the BharatNet Phase III packages.
Tejas Networks Ltd designs and manufactures high-performance wireline and wireless networking products. The company serves telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities in over 75 countries. As part of the Tata Group, Tejas Networks focuses on delivering innovative and reliable networking solutions.