“BOOSTING PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND DATA QUALITY IN INFRASTRUCTURE”
Why in the news?
- India’s infrastructure growth has been primarily driven by public sector investments.
- Private sector participation remains inadequate despite potential in sectors like roads and water.
- Challenges include long payback periods, lack of independent regulation, and complex project structuring.
Source:lotusarise
Government steps include PPPs, funding, and infrastructure initiatives:
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP): Government promotes PPPs in infrastructure.
- Viability Gap Funding: 20% capital grant for project viability.
- FDI: 100% FDI allowed in some sectors; others require approval.
- IIFCL: Provides long-term finance via Special Purpose Vehicles.
- Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDF): Targets long-term debt for projects.
- Reducing Bottlenecks: Initiatives like ‘Housing for All’ and ‘Smart Cities.’
- UDAY Scheme: Improves discoms’ operational and financial parameters.
- Masala Bonds: Raised capital for infrastructure via NHAI.
- NIIF: Launched with ₹40,000 crore for infrastructure investment.
- National Infrastructure Pipeline: ₹102 lakh crore for five years.
About Related Initiatives for India’s infrastructure growth:
Digital Infrastructure:
Social Infrastructure:
Physical Infrastructure:
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