RailTel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Haryana’s state university to provide various information and communications technology (ICT) services, the Rail PSU said in a statement. According to an official statement, the agreement was signed with Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, located in Murthal, Sonipat.
Under the memorandum of understanding, there will be long term collaboration between the two parties to provide various information and communications technology services such as campus management, national knowledge network connectivity, creation of Wi-Fi hotspots, HD CCTV surveillance, Aadhaar-based identity services, data center, and supply and management of ICT equipment, among others.
Furthermore, RailTel will also help with e-office managed services, digital signature, online counselling management for admissions.
“These ICT services will enable university students and teachers to connect with the external world in the area of education and research, and will facilitate creation of state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure in the university, imparting quality education and promotion of technology enabled learning,” RailTel said.
“Education Sector has been a focus area for RailTel as the Education Institutions can play a vital role in the digital transformation of the country. Many private, state and Central Government universities, colleges or institutions across the country are already on our client list and this MoU with Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology is another giant step towards digital revolution in India,” Aruna Singh, chairman, managing director, RailTel, said.
Presently, RailTel is already providing various ICT services across the state of Haryana to various government institutions like Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Gurugram; National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal; Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak; National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra; National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal; Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak; State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak; Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa; Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind; and various DC offices.
With inputs from PTI.
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