With an aim to enhance the infrastructure development in the country, the government is considering a special public-private partnership (PPP) platform to renegotiate already bid projects under PPP mode.
Allowing renegotiation after a project is bid out has emerged as a key challenge in most infrastructure sectors and the government is likely to set a resolution panel soon in line with global practices. Most countries have a provision for renegotiation of contracts under the PPP mode. On the other hand, the renegotiation of contracts under the PPP mode has been done very selectively in India. The move is likely to provide impetus to the big infrastructure products which are implemented under the PPP mode.
The development of the infrastructure sector is most critical prerequisite to boost the economic growth of any country. Infrastructure sector primarily comprises of power, ports, railways, roads, irrigation, water supply and airports. At present, Indian economy is struggling with slowdown and growth and prevailing economic downturn can be attributed partly to global factors and mainly to slow reforms and delays in implementation of projects in the country. Meanwhile, to boost the infrastructure sector, India's government has proposed an investment of $1 trillion for the infrastructure sector during the 12th Five Year Plan, with 50 percent of the funds coming from the private sector.