ITI Limited Launches State Network Operations Center (S-NOC) for BharatNet Phase-III in Himachal Pradesh

ITI Limited, India’s first public sector telecom company, has started work on the State Network Operations Center (S-NOC) for the BharatNet Phase-III Project in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. This initiative, undertaken in partnership with BSNL, will help monitor, manage, and secure the network infrastructure of the project, ensuring smooth connectivity. 

Background of the BharatNet Phase-III Project 

In November 2024, ITI Limited won the BharatNet Phase-III contract for: 

• Himachal Pradesh (Package No. 8) 

• West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Package No. 9) 

The total order value for this project is ₹5,050 crore. The project follows a Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM) model and is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), Government of India. 

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 Launch Event in Solan 

The S-NOC launch event was held at the BSNL office in Solan. Key officials present included: 

• Mr. Rajesh Rai, Chairman & Managing Director, ITI Limited 

• Mr. Anil Kumar Gupta, CGM, BSNL 

• Mr. Rajeev Srivastava, Director-Finance, ITI Limited 

• Mrs. Namita, GM, ITI Limited 

• Mr Jaspal Singh, Senior GM, BSNL 

Objective of the Project 

The BharatNet Phase-III Project aims to connect all gram panchayats in India to the IP-MPLS Ring Network. The S-NOC in Himachal Pradesh will help monitor connectivity and ensure smooth internet access for rural consumers. 

Implementation Plan in Himachal Pradesh 

• 3,615 gram panchayats will be connected to 91 block headquarters with 10 Gbps bandwidth. 

• These will link to BSNL’s IP-MPLS Ring Network, providing connectivity to 15,538 villages. 

• Around 20,000 km of optical fibre cable (OFC) will be laid across the state. 

Impact on Rural Connectivity 

Speaking at the event, Mr. Rajesh Rai, CMD of ITI Limited, highlighted the importance of this project: 

• Bridging the Digital Divide: High-speed internet in rural areas will improve education, healthcare, business, and e-governance. 

• Overcoming Geographical Challenges: Despite Himachal Pradesh’s difficult terrain, ITI Limited is committed to completing the project on time. 

• Boosting Digital India Initiative: The project will enhance digital infrastructure and support India’s rural empowerment goals. 

About ITI Limited 

ITI Limited is a leading telecom solutions provider and a multi-unit public sector company. It operates six advanced manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, Naini, Raebareli, Mankapur, Srinagar, and Palakkad. The company also has an in-house R&D centre in Bengaluru and marketing, sales, and project (MSP) offices across India. 

As of April 9, 2025, at 11:03 AM IST, ITI Limited share price was trading at ₹252.00, up by ₹9.69 or 4.00% for the day. The stock opened at ₹241.00, reached a high of ₹254.40, and a low of ₹237.50. ITI Limited has a market capitalisation of ₹24,270 crore. The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and dividend yield are not available. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has hit a high of ₹592.70 and a low of ₹210.00. 

Conclusion 

The S-NOC launch marks a significant step in bridging India’s digital divide. By enhancing rural connectivity, ITI Limited strengthens the Digital India initiative and enables better access to education, healthcare, and e-governance in remote areas. 

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