PPP model to facilitate advanced transportation models and create jobs
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 2992
ANSWERED ON 11.08.2017
PPP model to facilitate advanced transportation models and create jobs
2992 Shri Ritabrata BanerjeeWill the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to satate :-
(a) whether it is a fact that Government believes that PPP model can bring in advanced transportation models and create jobs, if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the experience in this regard during the past three years, the details thereof?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) & (b) : The main objectives underlying PPP are to leverage Private Sector’s participation and efficiency in execution of projects and provision of services in selected areas. The areas identified for PPP include redevelopment of stations, setting up of Rolling Stock manufacturing factories, connectivity to ports, mines and industry clusters, operation of container trains, private freight terminals, wagon investment schemes and operation of automobile freights trains. These PPP models have evoked positive response. PPP projects have the potential to create both direct and indirect jobs.
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