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(iv) One time fund infusion

The policy enables revival and physical completion of languishing BOT projects that have
achieved at least 50% physical progress, through one time fund infusion by NHAI, subject to
adequate due diligence on a case to case basis. 7 projects have availed this dispensation.
2.4.1.5 Process streamlining for speedy execution of work:
(i) Mode of delivery
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is empowered by a CCEA decision to decide on
mode of delivery of projects – whether PPP/EPC.
(ii) Increased threshold for project appraisal & approval
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has been authorized through a CCEA decision
to appraise & approve projects up to ` 1000 crore [TPC for BOT (Toll) and Hybrid Annuity
Projects and Capital Cost for EPC Projects]. Further, the CCEA allowed appraisal and
approval of PPP projects as well as EPC projects based only on their Civil Construction Cost.
(iii) Bidder Information Management System:
The Ministry has developed a Bidder Information Management System (BIMS) to streamline
the process of pre-qualication of bidders for contracts on EPC mode for all NH works and
centrally sponsored works. BIMS acts as a data base for all basic details of bidders like civil
works experience, cash accruals and network, annual turnover etc,. This allows quick pre-
qualication assessment of bidders based on evaluation parameters like threshold capacity
and bid capacity from already stored data. Technical evaluation can therefore be carried out
faster using this information.
(iv) For Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I, delegations have been further enhanced:
All PPP BOT (Toll) projects where no grant is to be given and construction, maintenance is to
be nanced by toll revenues will be appraised and approved by NHAI Board.
All BOT (Annuity) / HAM projects upto TPC of ` 2,000 crore excluding land cost will be
appraised by the SFC chaired by Secretary (RTH) and approved by the Minister (RT&H).
Other BOT (Annuity) / HAM projects to be appraised by Secretary (DEA) and approved by
CCEA.
All EPC projects of NHAI to be approved by NHAI Board within approved budgeted
nancial resources.
(v) Enhanced Inter-Ministerial coordination:
A Minister Level Group of Infrastructure has been created under Chairmanship of Hon'ble

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