Para 3.2.6 - Public Private Partnerships | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
3.2.6 Public Private Partnership (PPP) PPP means an arrangement between a government/ statutory entity/ government owned entity on one side [Sponsoring (PPP) authority – or simply the Authority] and a private sector entity (a legal entity in which 51% or more of equity is with the private partner/s - concessionaire) on the other, for the creation and/ or management of public assets and/ or public services, through investments being made and/ or management being undertaken by the concessionaire, for a specified period of time (concession period) on commercial terms, where there is well defined allocation of risk between the concessionaire and the Authority; and the concessionaire (who is chosen on the basis of a transparent and open competitive bidding), receives performance linked payments that conform (or are benchmarked) to specified and pre-determined performance standards, measurable by the Authority or its representative. For further information, PPP instructions issue by Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance from time to time, may be referred.
What This Means
Para 3.2.6 of the Works Manual explains Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). Simply put, a PPP is when the government teams up with a private company to build or manage something that benefits the public, like a road, a hospital, or a water treatment plant. The private company invests money and manages the project, and the government agrees to certain terms and conditions. This partnership is for a specific period, and the private company gets paid based on how well they perform, according to pre-set standards.
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Key Points
- •PPP involves a government entity and a private company.
- •The private company invests in and/or manages public assets or services.
- •The partnership is for a defined period (concession period).
- •Risk is shared between the government and the private company.
- •Payments to the private company are linked to performance.
Practical Example
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) wants to build a new highway connecting two major cities. Instead of funding and managing the entire project themselves, they enter into a PPP agreement with 'Roadways Pvt. Ltd.'. Roadways Pvt. Ltd. invests ₹500 crore to construct the highway and will maintain it for 20 years. NHAI agrees to pay Roadways Pvt. Ltd. a toll revenue share based on the traffic volume and the highway's condition, as measured by regular inspections. If Roadways Pvt. Ltd. fails to maintain the highway according to the agreed-upon standards, their payments will be reduced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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