The DPIIT’s Project Monitoring Group reviewed challenges in mega infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, examining 25 issues across 15 major projects. The meeting focused on the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation hospitals and Reliance Jio’s 5G/4G expansion initiative.
Principal Economic Advisor Shri Praveen Mahto emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening project monitoring and urged authorities to adopt a proactive approach. He also emphasized the role of private stakeholders in utilizing the PMG mechanism for project implementation.
The Project Monitoring Group (PMG), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has conducted a comprehensive review of key mega infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The review focused on addressing bottlenecks, expediting project execution, and ensuring timely completion of critical infrastructure developments across the two states.
Key Infrastructure Projects Under Review
The PMG assessed multiple projects spanning transportation, energy, and urban development. Some of the major projects under review included:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC): A key component of India’s East Coast Economic Corridor, aimed at boosting industrial development and trade connectivity.
- Kakinada Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Infrastructure enhancements for industrial clusters and improved logistics.
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- Polavaram Irrigation Project: A multipurpose project crucial for agriculture, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.
- Greenfield Port Development: Expanding port capacities at Bhavanapadu and Machilipatnam to support India’s growing maritime trade.
- Tamil Nadu
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- Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC): Strengthening manufacturing hubs and promoting economic activities.
- Chennai Metro Expansion: Enhancing urban mobility and public transportation with additional metro rail connectivity.
- Coimbatore Smart City Project: Upgrading infrastructure, digital services, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Renewable Energy Investments: Facilitating solar and wind energy projects to increase clean energy adoption in the state.
Challenges Identified During the Review
Despite significant progress, the review highlighted several challenges hampering project execution:
- Land Acquisition Delays: Ongoing disputes and procedural delays affecting infrastructure projects. Compliance with environmental regulations prolonging approval timelines.
- Funding and Budget Constraints: Need for financial restructuring and investment support to accelerate project completion. Disruptions affecting construction materials and equipment delivery.
- Coordination Between Agencies: Need for better synergy between state and central government departments to expedite approvals. The PMG has proposed several measures to fast-track infrastructure projects, including to expedite approvals and reduce bureaucratic delays.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to attract investments and optimize project financing.
- Technology Integration for better project monitoring, including the use of GIS mapping and AI-driven project tracking to resolve land disputes and speed up environmental approvals.
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