Theme T135 · Indian Economy

Infrastructure & investment models: PPP, Gati Shakti, concession agreements

7PYQs

1GS2

6GS3

2013–20226 distinct years

Roadmap · step 81 of 171 · Stage 2: Building blocks

What UPSC asks

Repeated: why PPP is needed, PPP in station and airport redevelopment, PPP shifting liabilities to future generations, concession agreement design, criticism of PPP, infrastructure for inclusive growth, and Gati Shakti coordination.

Prepare these

PPP models: BOT, BOOT, HAM, TOT
Kelkar Committee on PPP
Risk allocation and renegotiation
National Infrastructure Pipeline, Gati Shakti
Investment as capital formation

Answer writing

Pros, cons, and reforms in the concession framework

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (4), Examine (2), Explain (2), Why (1), Critically (1).

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 32: Budgeting & fiscal policy: capital vs revenue, FRBM, tax expenditure, budgets

On the map

Map module 7: Industry & infrastructure Practise in the sketch lab: GS2 2022

Syllabus lines covered

GS2-L10 — Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
GS3-L9 — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
GS3-L10 — Investment models.

All 7 PYQs, newest first

GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-01-M2022-Q06
The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
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GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-07-M2022-Q01
Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in Infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.
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GS32021GS3-ECO-07-M2021-S01
“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.
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GS32020GS3-ECO-07-M2020-S01
Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and private entity.
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GS32017GS3-ECO-07-M2017-S01
Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public – Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard.
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GS32014GS3-ECO-07-M2014-S01
Explain how Private Public Partnership arrangements, in long gestation infrastructure projects, can transfer unsustainable liabilities to the future. What arrangements need to be put in place to ensure that successive generations’ capacities are not compromised?
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GS32013GS3-ECO-07-M2013-S01
Adoption of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free of criticism. Critically discuss pros and cons of the model.
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