Assam leads digital leap: NRL inks agreement with BSNL to host India's 1st 5G captive network
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Guwahati: In a landmark move for India's digital infrastructure transforming core industries through next-generation connectivity,
Numaligarh Refinery Limited
(NRL) in Golaghat district has signed an agreement with
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) to deploy the country's first 5G captive non-public network (CNPN) in the industrial sector.
The agreement was formalised during a workshop organized by the union finance ministry here, setting the stage for a new era of industrial digitisation in Assam and beyond.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a post on X hailed the development as a proud moment for the state and "A big leap for #DigitalAssam & #AtmanirbharBharat—ushering IoT, AR/VR, Big Data into our industrial future."
A 5G CNPN is a private 5G network built by an organisation for its own exclusive use, separate from public telecom networks.
The deployment of the CNPN will enable secure, ultra-reliable, and high-speed connectivity within the refinery premises, allowing NRL to integrate cutting-edge technologies.
BSNL chairman cum managing director Robert J Ravi said the partnership exemplifies the telco's commitment to empowering India's strategic sectors with next-generation digital infrastructure.
"The deployment of a dedicated 5G CNPN at NRL will mark a technological leap forward — not only in connectivity but in redefining how core industries can operate in the future.
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As a trusted public telecom provider, BSNL is proud to pioneer this journey toward a self-reliant, digitally intelligent Bharat," he added.
An official of the NRL said the integration of 5G CNPN will not only enhance operational efficiency and cybersecurity but also enable transformative technologies such as AR and VR-based training, digital twins, and real-time IoT applications.
Model for Replication
The deployment is expected to serve as a replicable model for other industrial sectors across India. The initiative aligns with govt's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and supports digital transformation of India's manufacturing and energy sectors.
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