Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a state-owned engineering consultancy, has been awarded the consultancy contract for the Patna Metro project, the company announced. The assignment covers advisory and project management services for the metro network in Patna, Bihar and will support planning and implementation phases. The contract award follows a competitive bidding process conducted by the project authority. The appointment is intended to advance urban transport infrastructure across the city. Under the terms of the engagement RITES will provide technical inputs, detailed studies and oversight during execution, assisting the authority in design, procurement and construction monitoring. The consultancy engagement includes preparation of detailed project reports, technical specifications and project management support to help maintain delivery schedules and quality standards. RITES will coordinate with local agencies and contractors and will integrate multimodal connectivity considerations into the project design. The firm will also advise on risk mitigation and resource mobilisation during the delivery phase. RITES is a public sector company with longstanding experience in railway and urban transport consultancy across India and overseas. Its expertise spans planning, engineering studies and implementation support for metro and mass rapid transit projects and associated systems. The organisation will deploy technical staff and project management systems to assist the authority with contractual and technical oversight. The consultancy is presented as a step to enhance coordination among stakeholders and to support timely delivery of commuter services while addressing urban congestion challenges. Local planners will use the technical outputs to inform subsequent phases of construction and operations. The contract will generate employment during implementation and will support longer term economic activity through improved connectivity. The announcement underlines a continued focus on strengthening urban mobility infrastructure in the region.