Tejas Networks partners with MahaIT to nurture telecom engineering talent in Maharashtra

Tejas Networks [BSE: 540595, NSE: TEJASNET] today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation Limited (MahaIT) to jointly impart world-class training and certification in emerging telecom technologies to engineering students across Maharashtra, especially in the underserved regions of the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Adv. Ashish Shelar, Hon'ble Minister of IT, Government of Maharashtra alongside other esteemed dignitaries at the 'TechMahaImpacT 2026', Maharashtra's premier CSR & Technology Conclave, held in Mumbai yesterday.

MahaIT serves as the nodal agency of the Government of Maharashtra for the efficient implementation of its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives including prestigious projects such as Aaple Sarkar, Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT), Mahanet (Bharatnet), Smart City among others. The purpose of the MoU isto jointly enable skilling and certification of engineering students, especially from Tier-2, Tier-3, and underserved regions of Maharashtra, in emerging telecom and digital technologies through online and instructorled training programs. The MoU also aims to explore joint areas of collaboration in skilling, industry-academia engagement, and technology-led capacity building in association with Maha IT.

Sanjay Katkar, IAS, Managing Director of MahaIT said, "We are delighted to partner with Tejas Networks to accelerate the training and capacity-building of telecommunication engineers in Maharashtra. This collaboration marks a significant step towards realizing the vision of a modern and inclusive "Digital Maharashtra". As a key technology supplier for several panIndia public networks of national importance such as BSNL 4G/5G, BharatNet, National Knowledge Network, utility and defence networks, Tejas is the ideal partner for this important initiative."

Arnob Roy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tejas Networks said, "The availability of world-class engineering talent skilled in emerging telecom technologies is critical to realizing Government of Maharashtra's vision to transform the state to a trilliondollar economy in the coming years. We are committed to advance the state's efforts in this area through our high-quality skilling and certification programs that are designed to enhance the employability and industry readiness of young engineers both in urban and rural areas."

Sunil Handoo, Vice President (Sales) of Tejas Networks said, "MahaIT's ICT initiatives have been powering Maharashtra's emergence as a leader state in digital governance by leveraging advanced technologies to improve the quality of public services. We are proud to collaborate with MahaIT and contribute our technology expertise to further strengthen these initiatives and help develop a future-ready engineering workforce in the state."

Shares of Tejas Networks Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 465.85 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 466.40. The total number of shares traded during the day was 109132 in over 2815 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 478.85 and intraday low of 462.60. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 51459317.00.

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