Telangana Launches Unprecedented Rural Road Plan, Covering 7,448 km
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
Telangana became the first state to adopt the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for rural road development to improve connectivity across 3,036 Gram Panchayats.
Background
The project covers 7,448 km of roads at an estimated cost of ₹6,294.81 crore. The state will repay the concessionaire's share over 15 years through 30 annuities.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe rural road plan covers 7,448 km of roads across 96 rural Assembly constituencies in Telangana.
- S&THybrid Annuity Model (HAM) is a public-private partnership (PPP) model where the government pays the developer a portion of the project cost during construction and the rest as annuities.
- FactThe project covers 3,036 Gram Panchayats with an estimated cost of ₹6,294.81 crore.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in accelerating infrastructure development in rural India while ensuring fiscal sustainability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- PPP model benefits
- fiscal repayment structure
- rural connectivity impact
Keywords: Hybrid Annuity Model · Public-Private Partnership · Rural Connectivity · Infrastructure Development · Fiscal Sustainability
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