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24 August 2026

Adani Group Meeting with Karnataka CM

The topic provides a practical case study on the application of the BOOT model and Viability Gap Funding in large-scale infrastructure projects, which is useful context for GS3 and GS4 answers regarding public-private partnerships and fiscal transparency.

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Notes

  • The Adani Group is the lowest bidder for the 17.1-km Bengaluru North-South twin tube tunnel road project.
  • The project is estimated to cost approximately ₹17,000 crore, with the Adani Group's bid reported at over ₹22,000 crore.
  • The project is structured on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model.
  • The government plans to provide 40% of the project cost through viability gap funding.
  • Viability gap funding for this project is financed by a loan from the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO).

Questions

  1. Explain the significance of the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model in infrastructure development and discuss the role of viability gap funding in ensuring the financial feasibility of large-scale public-private partnership projects. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary purpose of 'viability gap funding' in infrastructure projects?

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