Synopsis: Govt recently launched its NMP project. The article throws light on what NMP exactly is and what it is not. Introduction The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a bold initiative. But we should first understand what the NMP is and what it is not. The NMP is not about the sale of government-owned assets.… Continue reading Decoding asset monetisation
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The long and the short of the NMP
Synopsis: Pertinent questions, in the light of the recently announced NMP, have been raised in the article. Questions are related to the impact of NMP on ordinary citizens, whether NMP was the only option before the govt, and whether public sector enterprises are actually inefficient. Contents1 Background2 How will NMP impact the citizens of India?3… Continue reading The long and the short of the NMP
National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Synopsis: Monetisation of assets to generate value is a step in the right direction, but the underlying problems and challenges that led to underutilization of these assets need to be ascertained too. Proper execution of NMP based on a policy which is refined gradually as per the feedback received is the way forward. Background Read… Continue reading National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Synopsis: Two experts, viz. Montek Singh Ahluwalia (MS) and Professor Ajay Shah (AS), share their views over Asset Monetisation programme of the government. Contents1 Background2 How can govt go about monetising operational assets?3 Why the govt chose asset monetisation over outright privatisation?4 Can we ensure that there’s no asset stripping by pvt investors?5 Background Read… Continue reading Is monetising public assets a good idea?
The truth about asset monetisation
Source: This post is based on the article “The truth about asset monetisation” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Resource mobilisation and Investment in Infrastructure Synopsis: Criticism of the government’s plans to lease out assets to private players, raise resources for public investment, is baseless. Criticism of NMP is baseless Arguments have… Continue reading The truth about asset monetisation
Making NMP work
Source: This post is based on the following articles published on 31st August 2021: Asset monetization mustn’t end up as a Potemkin show – Livemint A monetization move that doesn’t tick most boxes – The Hindu Making NMP work – Business standard Relevance: Resource Mobilisation Synopsis: Challenges in the Implementation of National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) and suggestions to overcome those challenges. Is asset… Continue reading Making NMP work
It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets (On Asset monetisation)
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Resource Mobilisation Synopsis: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), should be welcomed. Background Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline Project – Explained, pointwise The Rationale behind Asset Monetisation Additional Fiscal resources for states: Public assets like roadside parking slots, municipal grounds and advertising surfaces and parade grounds of police and defence services remain unused… Continue reading It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets (On Asset monetisation)
Government prepares plan to hive off surplus land of PSUs (On NMP project)
Source: The Hindu, TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Why a specialized entity?4 Mandate of the specialized entity What is the news? After unveiling the Rs 6-lakh-crore asset monetization program, the government has accelerated efforts to separate surplus land. The government will soon seek Cabinet approval for setting up a specialized entity (special purpose… Continue reading Government prepares plan to hive off surplus land of PSUs (On NMP project)
Fiscal action by the Centre must take over from monetary policy
Source: Livemint Relevance: Importance of fiscal policy measures to promote economic growth Synopsis: Monetary policy has done its part, both through rate cuts and other forms of support, to get our economy going. Now, it’s the turn of India’s fiscal authority to step up efforts to promote growth. Contents1 What is fiscal policy?2 Required fiscal… Continue reading Fiscal action by the Centre must take over from monetary policy
