The Ministry of Finance has prepared a large-scale public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure pipeline worth over ₹17 lakh crore, aimed at accelerating private investment and improving project execution across key infrastructure sectors over the next three years, up to FY 2027–28.
The pipeline has been put together by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and includes 852 projects proposed under the PPP model. The initiative follows the government’s commitment in the Union Budget 2025–26 to provide greater visibility of upcoming infrastructure opportunities to private developers, investors, and lenders.
Of the total projects identified, 232 projects are under central government ministries and departments, accounting for an estimated ₹13.15 lakh crore of investment. The remaining 620 projects, proposed by states and Union Territories, represent an investment potential of about ₹3.85 lakh crore. Together, these projects form a structured pipeline intended to guide private sector participation over the medium term.
The proposed PPP projects span multiple sectors, including transport and logistics, energy, urban infrastructure, water and sanitation, and other core infrastructure segments. By offering advance clarity on project flow and sectoral opportunities, the government aims to improve planning, reduce delays, and attract long-term private capital into infrastructure development.
According to officials, the pipeline is designed not only to mobilise private investment but also to improve the quality of project preparation and risk allocation, two areas that have historically affected PPP outcomes. The framework is expected to support better coordination between central ministries, state governments, and private players.
The new PPP pipeline complements the broader National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), which outlines long-term infrastructure investment plans across the country. Together, these initiatives reflect the government’s strategy to scale up infrastructure creation by combining public funding with private sector efficiency and capital.
While the pipeline provides a clear roadmap of upcoming opportunities, the focus going forward will be on timely approvals, financial closure, and execution, ensuring that planned investments translate into on-ground infrastructure assets over the next few years.
