Introduction

The PPP Cell under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways spearheads private-sector participation in Major Ports by crafting policies, model documents, and strategic guidelines. It provides advisory support for structuring and appraisal of projects, monitors implementation, resolves disputes, and coordinates across ministries. The Cell also oversees data reporting, policy updates, and initiatives to ensure transparent, effective PPP execution in the port domain.

Key Policy Frameworks

The PPP Cell has formulated and maintains the following major guidelines and policies:

  1. Model Concession Agreement (MCA) 2021
  2. Tariff Guidelines for PPP Projects (2021 onwards)
  3. SAROD–Ports (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports)
  4. Guidelines Stressed PPP Project Guidelines 2022
  5. Captive Policy 2016 for waterfront and associated land allotment at ports
  6. Stressed PPP Projects Guidelines 2018
Resource & Project Listings

Below is the current investible ready projects, and future pipeline of PPP Projects:

  1. List A – Investment-Ready PPP Projects
  2. List B – Future PPP Pipeline (2025–2030)
External Link:

PPP Guide (pppinindia.gov.in) by DEA, Ministry of Finance