Infrastructure is a key driver of India’s economy: Sandeep Gulati

financialexpress.com:

Given its crucial role in shaping India’s overall development, the government places significant emphasis on the infrastructure sector and has been actively implementing pragmatic policies, says Sandeep Gulati, MD, India and South Asia, Egis, a France-based leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm.

In an exclusive interview with Sanjeev Sinha, Mr Gulati gives his views on how infrastructure is propelling India’s ambitious growth narrative and shares his business outlook. Excerpts:

How do you think infrastructure can play a critical role in India’s growth story?

Infrastructure stands out as a pivotal vertical propelling India’s ambitious growth narrative and remains a key driver of the country’s economy. Given its crucial role in shaping India’s overall development, the government places significant emphasis on the infrastructure sector. To ensure the establishment of sustainable, world-class infrastructure, the government has been actively implementing pragmatic policies. The diverse landscape of India’s infrastructure sector encompasses power, bridges, dams, roads, development of smart cities, water management, and other public utilities.

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Has the government become more aggressive in terms of infra building?

There has been a consistent and increasing emphasis on infrastructure from the government every year. The current administration demonstrates a strong bullish stance on infrastructure development, and it appears that the strategic focus is aligned with the right trajectory. In a recent move, the government has allocated Rs 111 crore under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for the