Data accessed by ThePrint shows MP govt generated Rs 1,134 cr in revenue from sale of state-owned land since 2020. But govt has now decided to hand over such parcels for redevelopment.
WiFi monetisation project is aimed at generating a revenue of Rs 250 crore through advertisers & helping RailTel monetise its assets — 1.7 million unique users of its public WiFi.
Modi govt's Rs 6 lakh crore monetisation plan involves leasing out public assets to the private sector. These include roads, railway stations, airports, gas and oil pipelines, warehouses, sports stadiums, etc.
The Modi government should assure citizens that no part of the monetised revenue will be used to bail out NPAs or build white elephants to mollify vote banks.
Without bureaucratic capability, India's plan could become a transfer of taxpayer-funded assets to a handful of businesses. Finding balance between public & private interests is key.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
Why are they selling land? It is the only safe investment on earth. Why would anyone think of selling state owned land? This is plain stupid.