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UPSC GS 3 Infrastructure & Logistics: NIP, PPP Models, DFCs, and National Logistics Policy (NLP) Explained

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Description
Prepare the Infrastructure and Logistics section of UPSC GS 3 Economics with this comprehensive foundation lecture:
• Examines the significance of infrastructure for rapid economic growth, job creation, and inclusive development.
• Covers major government thrust areas, including the Public Expenditure Push and the objectives of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
• Analyzes key initiatives like the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) and the integrated planning under PM Gati Shakti.
• Detailed review of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models such as BOT Toll, BOT Annuity, and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), along with risk-sharing tools like Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
• Highlights major challenges in the sector, including limited private participation, land acquisition issues, and regulatory uncertainty.
• Discusses the structure and goals of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022, targeting a reduction in logistics costs from 14-18% of GDP to the global benchmark of 8%.
• Reviews advancements in the Roadways Sector, including the roles of NHAI, FASTag usage, and challenges related to road safety.
• Focuses on the Indian Railways (IR), explaining challenges like the high Operating Ratio and the role and impact of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs).

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