Big news from the tech and infrastructure front! Magellanic Cloud Limited (MCLOUD) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Provigil Surveillance Limited, has landed a significant contract that’s set to enhance security across India’s vast railway network. 🚀
Provigil Surveillance has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the provision of cutting-edge Video Surveillance Systems (VSS). This impressive project, valued at approximately ₹85 crores (Rupees Eighty-Five crores), will see VSS deployed across 441 D & E category stations, with additional augmentations at 43 major stations (Categories A1, A, and B) of Southern Railway.
What does this mean for the railways? Think enhanced passenger security and a robust, cyber-secure, AI-enabled surveillance infrastructure. The project scope is comprehensive, covering:
This isn’t Provigil’s first rodeo! This latest win follows earlier Letters of Acceptance from NHAI worth ₹32 crores and South Central Railway worth ₹2.25 crores for similar AI-based video surveillance deployments. When you add them all up, these back-to-back project wins total an impressive ₹119.25 crores! 💰
Joseph Sudheer Reddy Thumma, Global CEO & MD of Magellanic Cloud Limited, highlighted the significance of these achievements: “These back-to-back project wins of about 119.25 crores underscore our strong capabilities in delivering large-scale, AI-powered surveillance solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and cybersecurity. With the Railways and NHAI projects as milestones, we are confident of expanding our footprint into airports, metros, and smart city projects, positioning Magellanic Cloud as a trusted partner in building smarter and safer infrastructure for India and beyond.”
This move aligns perfectly with RDSO specifications and stringent cybersecurity compliance, marking a significant leap forward in operational safety and passenger confidence for Southern Railway. By integrating next-generation analytics and real-time facial recognition, Magellanic Cloud is helping set new benchmarks for secure and smart railway operations. It’s exciting to see Indian companies at the forefront of such critical technological advancements! ✨
source: Corporate Announcement