The āNational Monetization Pipelineā was launched to unlock value in brownfield projects. It aims to raise funds by leasing which one of the following types of assets?
[amp_mcq option1=āLand and buildingsā option2=āGold reservesā option3=āForests and wildlife sanctuariesā option4=āAgricultural fieldsā correct=āoption1ā³]
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UPSC Combined Section Officer ā 2019-20
The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) aims to unlock value from existing public infrastructure assets by leasing out their usage rights for a period. These infrastructure assets, such as roads, railways, power lines, pipelines, etc., are physical assets situated on land and often include buildings like stations or terminals. While āinfrastructure assetsā is the precise term, among the given options, āLand and buildingsā is the most appropriate description for the physical assets being monetised through mechanisms like leasing. Options B, C, and D are clearly unrelated to the NMPās focus.
The National Monetization Pipeline is a program to lease out operational public infrastructure assets across various sectors to private entities for a fixed period to generate upfront or periodic revenue. These assets are tangible structures built on land and include buildings as part of the infrastructure.