Question Q.12GS2GS3
Examine the role of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the development of ports in India.
Main Body
Public-private partnership involves resources, expertise, and capacities of both public and private sector for asset creations. Role of PPP in port development: (1) Creation of ports is through capital infusion by the private sector. (2) Landlord model of port development: Admin port - bilateral. (3) PPP model for bringing expertise, professionalism: IEPC model / HAM model for improved working.
4Reduction of turnaround time → From 5-7 days to 1.1-4 days in latest ports as per ECO Survey 24. (5) Sustainable port development with compliance of Marpol convention and UNCLOS: Vizhijam port modelled on sustainable lines. (6) Increased connectedness with global supply chain: Connects goods exports - India's exports global supply.
7Development of transhipment container ports: Galathea by PPP. Vizhijam port. (8) PPP model based on Vijay Kelkar committee recommendations → for comprehensive development of trade. However, challenges exist in PPP model: (1) Issue with adoption of models and infusion of finances by private companies. (2) Reluctance in taking up projects due to non-competitiveness. (3) No incentive to own the asset to later. Sun. (4) Threat of misuse or improper practice usage by private entity. (5) Government intervention hampering the working of the projects. Way forward → Vijay Kelkar committee Recommendations. Best practices → Rothwdam port development case study of hand ling global trade at most stable with high projects. Thus adequate regulations with autonomy as a best way ahead for port development work in India.
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Conclusion
Thus adequate regulations with autonomy as a best way ahead for port development work in India.
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Topper
AYUSH PATHAK
AIR 2152025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS3
Topic
Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment
PPP in Railways
PPP model in port development
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253
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analytical
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