Wins prestigious World Bank-backed engagement under MahaSTRIDE and emerges top-ranked bidder in Odisha’s Urban Infrastructure Program

Choice Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, the public sector advisory arm of Choice International Limited, has announced two significant project developments totalling approximately ₹63.47 crores (inclusive of GST), further strengthening its footprint in public sector transformation and infrastructure planning across India.

The company has been awarded a work order valued at ₹52.80 crores by the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), Government of Maharashtra. This prestigious assignment is part of the World Bank-supported MahaSTRIDE Program and involves establishing District Strategic Units (DSUs) across the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division. The five-year engagement aims to enhance institutional capabilities at the district level and drive data-backed, growth-oriented decision-making aligned with India’s vision of a $5 trillion economy and Maharashtra’s goal of achieving $1 trillion economy. The project is set to be executed over a five-year period.

Additionally, Choice Consultancy Services has emerged as the H1 (highest-ranked) bidder for the project titled “Providing Engineering Consultancy Services in 58 Urban Local Bodies of Odisha State,” floated by the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) under the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha. The bid, with a proposed value of ₹10.67 crores, focuses on bolstering urban infrastructure planning and technical capacity to manage rapid urbanization across the state. This engagement is expected to span a duration of two years, pending final work order confirmation.

Commenting on these developments, Arun Poddar, CEO and Executive Director of Choice International Ltd, said:
“We are proud to deepen our engagement with public sector partners through these important assignments. Our commitment to advancing Institutional capabilities and urban infrastructureis unwavering, and we remain focused on delivering impact-driven, technology-enabled solutions that empower communities and contribute to India’s long-term growth. These project wins further validate our strategic direction and reinforce our positioning as a trusted execution partner in high-value public sector initiatives.”

These initiatives align closely with the Government of India's vision to modernize institutions, expand digital access, and foster inclusive economic growth. The company's involvement in these programs reinforces its position as a trusted partner in executing high-impact public development strategies across the nation.

Over the past few weeks, Choice Consultancy Services has secured government transformation projects worth over ₹120 crores across India. These include computerization of over 4400 PACS in Bihar and Karnataka, project monitoring for BharatNet across eastern states, and now, deep engagements in Maharashtra and Odisha. The latest wins span multi-year timelines — with the MITRA project running over five years and Odisha’s ULB program set over two — positioning Choice as a national partner in Institutional Capacity Building, infrastructure reform, and data-led planning. Backed by institutions like the World Bank and guided by visionary state missions, Choice is emerging as a driving force in India’s institutional transformation story.