National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Overview
The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2019, resembling the five-year plans of the former Planning Commission. It provides a sector-wise investment plan for five years, with the current cycle from 2021 to 2025.
- A task force led by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) developed the NIP.
- The projected infrastructure investment for 2021-25 is ₹111 trillion.
- NIP includes projects over ₹100 crore, covering both greenfield and brownfield investments.
Performance and Achievements
As the NIP concludes in March 2025, a review shows mixed results.
- Planned investments rose from ₹111 trillion to ₹168.93 trillion.
- Completed investments as of March 2025 are ₹31.1 trillion, achieving 28% of the original target.
- If ongoing projects worth ₹83.54 trillion are included, the achievement stands at 103%.
National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)
Due to the need for private financing, the NMP was launched in 2021 to complement the NIP by monetising state-owned assets.
- The target was to generate ₹6 trillion by offloading brownfield assets to the private sector.
- As per the Economic Survey 2024-25, ₹3.86 trillion has been raised, with roads, power, coal, and mining as major contributors.
- The government aims to mobilize an additional ₹1.91 trillion in FY25, with a new five-year roadmap releasing in August 2025.
Future Aspirations and Planning
The refreshed NIP is expected to feature new aspirations and projects.
- Plans for major port developments and new airports are underway.
- Nuclear energy investments target 100 GW capacity.
- Continued investments in highways, solar, wind, and pump storage projects, alongside transmission and distribution networks.
- Increased focus on social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and agricultural investments.
India is at a critical juncture in infrastructure planning, with NIP and NMP charting the future course.
