Union Budget 2026: DEA Launches Three-Year PPP Project Pipeline Worth ₹17 Lakh Crore

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the Ministry of Finance, has announced a three-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project pipeline to accelerate infrastructure development across India. This initiative, in line with the Union Budget 2025-26, aims to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure through structured private sector participation.

Nationwide Coverage and Investment

According to a Ministry of Finance press release, the pipeline includes 852 projects across multiple Central Infrastructure Ministries, as well as States and Union Territories. The combined estimated cost of these projects exceeds ₹17 lakh crore, providing a clear roadmap for medium-term infrastructure investment.

The pipeline is designed to give early visibility of potential PPP projects, enabling investors, developers, and other stakeholders to make well-informed planning and investment decisions.

Central Ministries Leading the Pipeline

Data from the PPP India website shows significant contributions from key ministries:

• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: 108 projects worth ₹8,76,889.12 crore
• Ministry of Power: 46 projects totaling ₹3,40,230.7 crore
• Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: 22 projects valued at ₹37,644.58 crore
• Ministry of Railways: 13 projects worth ₹30,903.65 crore
• Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation: 29 projects totaling ₹12,253.8 crore

State and Union Territory Contributions

At the state level, project distribution and investment include:

• Andhra Pradesh: 270 projects, ₹1,15,578.81 crore
• Tamil Nadu: 70 projects, ₹87,639.65 crore
• Madhya Pradesh: 21 projects, ₹65,496.5 crore
• Uttar Pradesh: 89 projects, ₹11,518.55 crore
• Jammu & Kashmir: 57 projects, ₹21,374.31 crore
• Rajasthan: 12 projects, ₹22,741.04 crore

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By consolidating these projects into a single pipeline, the government aims to enhance transparency, streamline project planning, and boost private sector investment, paving the way for faster infrastructure development across India.

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