BSNL and NRL Partner to Launch India’s First 5G Captive Non-Public Network for Industry 4.0 in Refinery Sector.
Economy Business
On August 3, 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Guwahati, Assam, during the "Industry 4.0 Workshop for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)" organized by the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
- This collaboration marks a significant milestone as it aims to deploy India’s first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) in the refinery sector to enable advanced industrial connectivity.
- The primary objective of the BSNL and NRL partnership is to implement a secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time 5G CNPN dedicated to NRL’s refinery operations. This network will serve as a backbone for integrating cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance operational efficiency and digital transformation in the refinery sector.
- This initiative facilitates the adoption of various Industry 4.0 technologies including Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered 3D Printing, Virtual Formulation, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data Analytics. These technologies are expected to revolutionize refinery processes, improving productivity and safety standards.
Main Point :- (i) The project is designed to be a replicable model that can be adopted by other industrial sectors across India, fostering modernization and digital transformation.
(ii) Additionally, it is expected to generate employment opportunities, particularly benefiting the North Eastern Region of India, aligning with regional development goals.
(iii) Supporting the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision and the "Whole of Government" (WoG) approach, this collaboration underscores the importance of indigenous technology deployment and cross-ministerial cooperation for sustainable industrial growth and digital empowerment.
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