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Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi

Infrastructure Experts to Debate Viksit Bharat at Infrastructure Today Conclave in Delhi

Delhi, July 2024 – Leading infrastructure experts are set to gather in Delhi for the highly anticipated Infrastructure Today Conclave, scheduled on July 18-19, 2024. The event will bring together industry stalwarts, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss the ambitious vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ or Developed India by 2047, focusing on transforming India’s infrastructure landscape...

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Highways to Progress

Highways to Progress

India’s road infrastructure has evolved through innovative public-private partnerships, technological advancements and sustainability initiatives, driving economic growth and setting global standards. India’s journey in transforming its road infrastructure is a tale of evolution, innovation, and collaboration, reflecting a significant shift from traditional government-led projects to a dynamic, inclusive framework involving public-private partnerships (PPPs). This transformation,...

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Transport: Convergence & Connectivity

Transport: Convergence & Connectivity

Lack of funds and investor confidence are two factors that are hurting the infrastructure sector. Efforts are needed to bring back the faith and money in the sector. FICCI´s India Infrastructure Summit 2014 focused on the theme ´Transport sector: Convergence & Connectivity

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West Bengal govt to rope in pvt sector for infra development

West Bengal govt to rope in pvt sector for infra development

West Bengal government plans to build and improve 4,000 km of highways on public-private partnerships (PPP) mode, the state's Industrial and Investment Policy, 2013 shows. The move is part of the state government's plan to build physical infrastructure in the state rapidly to promote large-scale industries

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WB govt to rope in pvt sector

WB govt to rope in pvt sector

West Bengal government plans to build and improve 4,000 km of highways on public-private partnerships (PPP) mode, the state's Industrial and Investment Policy, 2013 shows

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PPP Infra, power projects prone to corruption: UN Body

PPP Infra, power projects prone to corruption: UN Body

The United Nations Organisation (UNO) has found that public private partnerships or PPP projects in India's roads and power sectors are most prone to corruption, with private partners' evasion of revenue-share due to the government emerging as the biggest menace. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has also flagged loopholes in Indian laws' ability to curb such graft, and suggested that private partners in PPPs be designated as public officials to make them accountable under the Right to In

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Experts call for mechanism to rework PPP contracts

Experts call for mechanism to rework PPP contracts

International experts on public-private partnerships (PPP) projects suggest the government to devise mechanisms to permit contract renegotiations during the term of the concession. Experts said this at a FICCI conference on PPP held recently in Delhi. According to a study by the World Bank, 55 per cent of (PPP) contracts in the transport sector were renegotiated across the world during 1985-2000