A series of bridge collapses in Bihar highlight quality control and project implementation issues.
Many infrastructure projects, especially government-sponsored ones, face significant delays and cost overruns.
Urban infrastructure projects often suffer from inadequate planning and management.
Obtaining multiple clearances from various government agencies can delay project implementation.
Government's Efforts
The government has increased its capital expenditure allocation for infrastructure development.
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, National Logistics Policy, and Smart Cities Mission aim to improve infrastructure.
Challenges and Solutions
Overhauling traditional practices to incorporate modern tools and techniques is necessary.
A clear policy framework based on global best practices can enhance project management.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan provides a comprehensive database of the trunk & utility infrastructure, ongoing & future projects of various Infra structure and Economic Ministries/ Departments of Central Government and States/UTs
The National Logistics Policy (NLP) is a program launched in India in 2022 to address the inefficiency and high cost of the country's logistics sector
The Smart Cities Mission is a program by the Indian government to develop smart cities across the country.
Establishing an agency to provide professional project management courses can develop a skilled workforce.
Adopting a holistic program management approach, as demonstrated in the Shendra-Bidkin industrial corridor project, can improve project efficiency.
To achieve its infrastructure development goals, India needs to address the challenges of time delays, cost overruns, and quality issues.
Implementing a robust program management system and investing in human capital development are crucial steps towards building efficient and sustainable infrastructure.
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