Maha ranks 1st, TN 2nd in road projects under PPP

Tamil Nadu ranks number two with a share of over 20 per cent in total road projects under operation in the public-private partnership (PPP) model as of August, 2012.

As per a study with around 11 road projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore, Tamil Nadu ranks second, of the total 115 road projects worth over Rs 21,600 crore under operation across India, Maharashtra has the highest share of over 22 per cent with 21 road projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore.

With about 28 projects worth over Rs 3,400 crore under operation in the PPP model, Rajasthan ranks third followed by Madhya Pradesh (14 projects worth over Rs 1,800 crore) and Andhra Pradesh (7 projects worth over Rs 1,700 crore) for top five slots in this regard, said a study titled ‘PPP in Road Sector 2012,’ released by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ( ASSOCHAM).