DEA Unveils Rs 17 Lakh Crore PPP Infrastructure Pipeline for 3 Years

• The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has launched a three-year Public Private Partnership (PPP) project pipeline worth Rs 17 lakh crore.
• This initiative, following the Union Budget 2025-26 announcement, aims to streamline infrastructure development across the country.
• The pipeline includes 852 projects from Central Ministries and States/UTs, providing early visibility for investors and developers.
• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways leads with 108 projects (Rs 8.76 lakh crore), followed by Power, Ports, Railways, and Water Resources.
• Andhra Pradesh tops state contributions with 270 projects (Rs 1.15 lakh crore), with significant projects in Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan.

Why It Matters: DEA's Rs 17 lakh crore PPP pipeline offers a clear roadmap for national infrastructure investment and private sector participation.