Highways to Progress

23 Apr 2024 CW Team

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, which spans over three decades, represents a pivotal chapter in India’s development, marking its transition into a modern economic powerhouse with a robust infrastructure at its core.

Traditionally, India’s road infrastructure development was predominantly managed by the government with funding sourced from public coffers. As the Indian economy began to expand rapidly, the limitations of this approach became apparent, prompting policymakers to seek alternative models. This led to the adoption of PPPs, which became a cornerstone of India’s strategy for infrastructure expansion, leveraging private sector efficiencies and capital to meet the growing demands of its economy.

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