Why in News?
The Union government has launched the second phase of the National Asset Monetisation Pipeline (NMP 2.0), prepared by NITI Aayog in coordination with line ministries, to unlock value from public infrastructure assets and mobilise investment.
What is NMP?
The National Asset Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a structured programme aimed at monetising existing public infrastructure assets by leasing them to private players for a fixed period, while ownership remains with the government.
It was first launched in 2021.
About NMP 2.0
- Designed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with line ministries.
- Targets mobilisation of around ₹16.72 trillion in investment.
- Around ₹6 trillion expected from private capital expenditure.
- Focus on capital recycling to fund new infrastructure creation.
Key Objectives
- Unlock value of underutilised public assets.
- Attract long-term private investment.
- Reduce fiscal burden and public debt pressures.
- Improve operational efficiency of assets.
- Maintain growth momentum amid fiscal constraints.
