Question : PRIVATE SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

(a) whether the Government is encouraging private sector participation for the infrastructure development in the country to meet the expenditure and also to improve the quality of services and the delivery system:

(b) if so, the details with regard to the private investment received by the Government during last three years along with the progress achieved by the Government in this regard; and

(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to protect the interests of the consumers in the process?

THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI KAMAL NATH)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): Gross Capital Formation by the public and the private sector, as estimated by the Central Statistical Organization, in the last 3 years in industries relating to infrastructure sector, is given in the statement laid on the table of the House.

(c): Private participation in the infrastructure sector is being encouraged by having a policy and regulatory framework which, inter-alia, encourages competition and transparency. It seeks to provide an appropriate balance between protecting consumer interest and the need to attract greater investment.

Statement referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 54 for answer on 21.2.06 regarding Private Sector Infrastructure Development.

Estimated Gross Capital Formation by the public and the private sector in industries relating to infrastructure sector in the last 3 years

(Rs. Crores)
At Constant (1999-00) Prices
Sl.	Industry	2002-03	2003-04#	2004-05$
No.
1	Electricity, gas and	water supply	Public Sector	30276	39565	39497	Private Sector	10422	12532	14921
2	Construction	Public Sector	5828	7135	5059	Private Sector	10387	9247	8116
3	Railways	Public Sector	7960	9443	10609	Private Sector
4	Transport by other means	Public Sector	3137	2814	2334	Private Sector	41872	43525	57427
5	Storage	Public Sector	1210	877	723	Private Sector	151	323	268
6	Communication	Public Sector	11276	5407	8420	Private Sector	4259	3004	5108