Union Budget: India's National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) aims to invest INR 111 lakh crores in infrastructure over the next five years, with Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) playing a crucial role in bridging the financing gap. PPPs can generate additional resources outside government budgets, enhancing the speed and quality of development and infrastructure quality. India already has a vibrant PPP ecosystem with over 1800 projects costing over Rs 24 lakhs.