economics hard MCQ

What is the primary objective of the 'National Monetisation Pipeline' (NMP) launched by the Government of India?

  1. To sell off loss-making Public Sector Undertakings to private bidders
  2. To unlock institutional capital by leasing out revenue-generating core infrastructure assets to private operators
  3. To print new currency to finance the fiscal deficit
  4. To monetize the data collected by government digital portals

Answer: To unlock institutional capital by leasing out revenue-generating core infrastructure assets to private operators

The NMP is not a privatization or asset-sale program; rather, it involves transferring the revenue rights of brownfield (already operational) public assets like toll roads, railway stations, and power grids to private players for a fixed tenure. The upfront capital raised is then recycled by the government to fund the creation of new, greenfield infrastructure projects.

Topic Indian Economy - Contemporary
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL
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