Opportunities in urban  infrastructure projects-US$12.75Bn yearly

It is   estimated that an annual investment of US$ 12.75 billion is required for providing water supply , sanitation facilities and transportation  for the urban population.This gives an idea about the quantum of investment requirements and hence the opportunities in this sector alone.
The government has planned major schemes like:

Integrated development of small and medium towns
Mega city schemes
Special development plan for the National Capital Region
Accelerated urban water supply programme
Low cost sanitation
Urban transport
• Investment opportunities exist in water supply, sewerage and waste management systems in many towns and cities.
• Construction opportunities exist in roads, bridges, flyovers etc in cities, both in Government sponsored projects as well as Build Own Operate (BOO) and Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) basis projects.
• A number of cities are planning mass rapid transportation systems and light rail systems. These projects are mostly through private participation.
• Housing is another major investment area with significant potential.

Public Private Participation –Potential areas:

There are plenty of opportunities available for Public Private participation in India in the areas of outsourcing of municipal services,Solid Waste Management,Urban Transport and Bus Terminals,Traffic corridor publicly funded(Rolling stock on PPP,Efficient Bus Terminals – capture value),E-governance for city governments, including call centers,Land & Building redevelopment- Urban renewal & redensification,Development Authorities/Housing Boards,Urban Roads & Bridges,Heritage & Public spaces  renewal; & development(Parks-cum-commercial centres,Museums & Libraries; aquariums,Convention centres),Water supply,Sewerage, drainage, sanitation,