The Hidden Truth Behind India's Highway And PPP Model

Why do some of India's biggest infrastructure projects succeed while others get trapped in controversy? In this insightful discussion, Siddharth Zarabi speaks with Vinayak Chatterjee, Founder & Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation, on the evolution of India's public-private partnership (PPP) model. Chatterjee explains why landmark projects like NICE became controversial, how land monetisation complicated infrastructure development, and why modern PPP models have become more efficient. He argues that controlled land development around airports and metro stations works far better than acquiring vast stretches of farmland for commercial gains. The conversation also explores how India's highway and airport sectors have evolved and what lessons policymakers and developers must learn to deliver faster, more sustainable infrastructure projects.