Echelon Edge has been chosen to implement an advanced network management system (NMS) and operations support system (OSS) under the Government of India’s BharatNet Phase-III initiative. This critical deployment, undertaken in collaboration with consortium partners HFCL, ITI-Terasoft, and NCC, will strengthen network control and visibility for BharatNet’s middle-mile infrastructure across multiple states and union territories.
BharatNet Phase-III is one of India’s most significant rural connectivity programs, aimed at delivering high-speed broadband to villages and underserved areas. As part of this initiative, Echelon Edge will deploy a centralised OSS platform that will unify the management of BharatNet’s extensive network infrastructure. The project spans key regions including Madhya Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (East and West), Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Punjab.
The OSS deployment by Echelon Edge will enable real-time network visibility, intelligent fault and performance management, and seamless service assurance across this complex, multi-vendor network. By consolidating diverse element management systems (EMS) into a unified monitoring ecosystem, the solution will provide centralised command and control, making it possible to manage the network efficiently while ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
With advanced internet protocol (IP)/ multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) provisioning, the system will facilitate smart routing and scalable backbone communication to support the growing demand for high-speed internet. The deployment will also introduce predictive analytics for proactive network health monitoring, allowing potential disruptions to be addressed before they affect services. Through comprehensive end-to-end service assurance, the solution will ensure consistent and reliable connectivity from the transport layer to access points. In addition, the platform is built on ITIL best practices, providing structured governance for incidents, problems, change management, SLAs, and knowledge resources.
Commenting on the announcement, Gaurav Gandhi, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder, Echelon Edge, said, “As India moves towards deeper digital inclusion, intelligence, control, and visibility at every layer become critical. With this deployment, we are bringing automation and centralized control to the core of BharatNet’s middle mile while ensuring reliable services, greater transparency, and a network that is built to scale for the future.”
