Dr. MCR HRD Institute Rolls Out a Training Course on PPPs for IFS Officers

Management Development Center of Dr. MCR HRD Institute, Government of Telangana has rolled
out a “Training Course on Public Private Partnership (PPP) for Indian Forest Service Officers” on
January 8 th , 2018. The Course, which has been sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest,
and Climate Change, Government of India, is being attended by IFS officers from across the country.
Sri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Information Technology, Government of
Telangana, who was the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Function, said that a staggering 8% of the
GDP needs to be invested in the development of infrastructure, and in this scenario PPP Model
presents the most suitable option not only in attracting private capital but also in enhancing the
standards of delivery of services through greater efficiency. “The PPP approach provides a
framework for higher quality of services, resulting in higher recoveries, which in turn, enables
greater ability to invest and improve the quality of services”, he stated. He dispelled the
apprehensions that PPP projects could be expensive for economy and they could be beyond the
affordability for the poor. He clarified these by elucidating that PPP projects are selected on open
bidding competition and that during construction and operation the Government undertakes close
monitoring so that the public interests are protected.
Continuing his address, he stated that the key factors for the success of PPP projects are right skill
sets in Government sector to develop and monitor projects, transparency in selection process of
partners from the private sector, and a comprehensive set escort services from Government to take
the projects to the shore, safely and successfully. He said that AP and Telangana States have
conceptualized and implemented a number of mega projects, including Hyderabad International
Airport, Hyderabad Outer Ring Road, Hitech City, Convention Center & Integrated Township, Mind
Space IT Park Project, Hyderabad Metro Rail, etc. and added, with a sense of pride, that these
projects proved to be a resounding success, achieved their cherished goals, and emerged as role
models to be emulated by other States.
Sri Chandan Mitra, IFS, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Telangana State Forest
Development   Corporation Limited, who was the Guest of Honor, said that there is huge potential in
forestry and environmental sectors to undertake PPP projects. He called upon the IFS officers to
equip them with the required skill set and initiate PPP projects in order to fully tap the potential.
“While the experience with such PPP projects as Harini Vanasthali Park, Palapitta Cycling Park in
Botanical Garden, Mrugavani Resort & Spa, etc. in Telangana State has been encouraging, quite a
few eco-tourism and bamboo-based projects in PPP mode are in the pipeline”, he added.
Dr. Gautam Pingle, Dean of Studies, Dr. MCR HRD Institute said that careful planning on
systematic, scientific, and professional lines is the precondition for success of PPP projects.
Sri Govind Raj, Associate Professor, MDC conducted proceedings of the inaugural function.
-Press note