Choice International secures public sector projects worth Rs 63.47 crore in Maharashtra and Odisha
Choice International Limited's subsidiary, Choice Consultancy Services, has secured two major public sector mandates with a combined estimated value of ₹63.47 crore (inclusive of GST). These wins mark a significant step in the company's public sector engagement strategy.
The first project, valued at ₹52.80 crore, has been awarded by the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) under the World Bank-supported MahaSTRIDE program. It involves setting up District Strategic Units in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division to support data-driven decision-making and institutional growth over a five-year period.
The second project win is in Odisha, where Choice emerged as the top-ranked bidder for engineering consultancy services across 58 urban local bodies. The ₹10.67 crore engagement, initiated by SUDA under the Housing and Urban Development Department, focuses on improving urban infrastructure planning over two years.
CEO Arun Poddar emphasized the strategic importance of these contracts, aligning with India's digital and institutional modernization goals. Choice's involvement in these initiatives underlines its role in high-value public development execution.
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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