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Based on primary data collected through a nationwide survey, the report aims to resolve some of the contradictions that have stymied the expansion of infrastructure in rural India with the aim of encouraging balanced regional growth of rural infrastructure. It proposes
? Forming public-private partnerships
? Greater decentralisation of regulation and ownership
? Greater reliance on user fees to recover costs
Greater use of microfinance
This is a definitive report on the state of rural infrastructure in the four major sectors of power, telecommunications, roads and transport, and water and sanitation. Given that the solutions to rural infrastructure problems are necessarily going to be unique in rural areas, where people are already underserved, this study focusing on rural infrastructure is valuable in that it advocates for new financing methods; attracting new players to provide services; adopting new policies to support privatisation and decentralisation of infrastructure services. In sum, it outlines a financially sustainable and inventive new approach.
Table of Contents
Foreword by RAKESH MOHAN
Preface by SUMAN BERY
Policy Overview
I THE PROMISE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN RURAL INDIA
Rural Infrastructure, Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation
The Context of This Study II TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Status of Rural Telecommunications
A Critique of the Existing Approach
Towards a New Approach
Financing the New Approach
Regulation and Governance
Decentralised Governance and Transparency
Conclusion
III POWER
The Status of Rural Power
A Critique of the Existing Approach
Towards a New Approach
Financing the New Approach
Regulation and Governance
Combating Power Thefts
Conclusion
IV ROADS AND TRANSPORT
The Status of Rural Roads and Transport
A Critique of the Existing Approach
Towards a New Approach
Financing the New Approach
Regulation and Governance
Conclusion
V WATER AND SANITATION
The Status of Rural Water and Sanitation
A Critique of the Existing Approach
Towards a New Approach
Financing the New Approach
Regulation and Governance
Conclusion
VI CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
Infrastructure as the Foundation for Development
The Essence of the New Approach
Implementation of the New approach
AnnexuresISBN - 9780761935766
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Pages : 152
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