The State Government has underlined the role of private players working with the system on PPP mode in the field of providing basic civic amenities and developing urban infrastructures in Jharkhand.
Moreover, the view came with a rider that the private companies jumping into the arena of urban development should not look just for making profit and instead show their dedication to accomplish the task given in time.
“In PPP mode the private players should not only opt for profitability aspect but should understand their role in the holistic development of the State and nation first. Availability of water to the masses, water and waste water management and solid waste management are the most challenging sector but, at the same, also has huge potential in the form of projects coming up in Jharkhand. Private players should only enter into PPP mode if they are willing to deliver,” said CP Singh, Urban Development and Housing Minister speaking in a CII session on ‘Infra Jharkhand’ on Wednesday.
While assuring all possible help and support to these organisations, he further mentioned about their role in providing affordable housing facility to the urban masses. “Affordable housing is one of the priorities of the State Government. We also need huge investment and contribution coming from the private parties in building affordable homes in such a large numbers,” added the Minister.
Also present there was Principal Secretary of the Department Arun Kumar Singh. “The need of urbanisation is one of Government priorities and key economic activity at present. 65 per cent of the GDP is earned by urban centres in India. Here in Jharkhand as well the Government is brining in the reforms in the way urban infrastructures are built in Jharkhand where role of private players is going to be key,” he said.
Sunil Bhaskaran, Chairman CII Jharkhand State Council and Vice President (Corporate Affairs) with Tata Steel mentioned that infrastructure development is the most critical component for ensuring industrial growth. “We now have a Government and bureaucracy in Jharkhand which is open to support the development of the State. Jharkhand faces an exciting period in which it is up against the opportunity to become a progressive State,” Bhaskaran further said.
Vice Chairman of CII Jharkhand Killol Kamani mentioned that the PPP mode will lead and guide to the accelerated infrastructure growth and development in Jharkhand. Managing Director JUSCO Ashish Mathur mentioned that Jamshedpur is the foremost successful examples of PPP model, not only in Jharkhand but also of the country.
The session also witnessed some of the best practices in the PPP mode for building critical infrastructure like bus shelters, sewerage management, water and waste water management and solid waste management systems in several towns of the State.