Govt sets up task force to streamline infra projects worth Rs 100 trillion

The FM also said an organisation would be set up to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects, increasing the flow of funds to these

The Centre has set up an inter-ministerial task force to draft a list of infrastructure projects coming up in the next five years. Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said this panel will identify projects to boost modern infrastructure worth Rs 100 trillion, augmenting growth and creating jobs. 

The task force would be under the Department of Economic Affairs. “The projects would be monitored actively to accelerate capital expenditure and investments in the economy,” said Sitharaman.

The FM also said an organisation would be set up to provide credit enhancement for infrastructure and housing projects, increasing the flow of funds to