NHAI: These changes in PPP projects will attract private investment
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NHAI: These changes in PPP projects will attract private investment

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), introducing sweeping changes in contract conditions to attract more private investment, will bring in a provision to buy back tolled highway projects in case a competing road or additional tolled road comes up in its vicinity. The changes, which have ...

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), introducing sweeping changes in contract conditions to attract more private investment, will bring in a provision to buy back tolled highway projects in case a competing road or additional tolled road comes up in its vicinity. The changes, which have been finalised, include paying 90 per cent of the loans due to lenders before termination of any contract in case of default by contractors or the highway authority, which will bring comfort to banks and financial institutions. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is also likely to share with lenders the details and status of land for any project, considering that non-availability of land has been a key reason for delays in project completion.These major amendments in the ‘model concession agreement (MCA)’ and reforms for tolled highway (BOT-toll) projects to be built with private investment will be introduced to revive investments in the sector. NHAI has identified 54 projects worth over Rs.2.2 trillion, covering a length of 5,200 km

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India Expands Semiconductor Training To 500 Institutions

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NHA Announces Winners Of NHCX Hackathon At IIT Hyderabad

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