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What does the 'National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)' launched by the Government of India seek to accomplish?
A. Unlocking value from brownfield public infrastructure assets by transferring operational control to private entities for a stipulated period without selling ownership.✓ Correct Answer
B. Privatizing all loss-making public sector manufacturing enterprises completely.
C. Issuing sovereign digital currency backed by mineral reserves.
D. Monetizing government budget deficits through direct debt monetization by the central bank.
💡 Solution & Explanation
The National Monetisation Pipeline was launched by the Indian government to unlock value from brownfield public infrastructure assets by leasing operational control to private entities for a stipulated period without transferring underlying ownership. This strategy focuses on asset recycling to generate fresh capital investments for building new greenfield infrastructure across sectors like roads, railways, and power.
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