New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar T S Sandhu on Tuesday said public-private partnerships (PPPs) should not be viewed merely as an alternative source of financing but as a framework that combines public purpose with private-sector capabilities, clearly defined responsibilities and accountability.

Addressing a capacity-building programme on "Leveraging Public-Private Partnership: Policy, Benchmarks, Partnership Frameworks and Outcomes" at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) in Dwarka, LG Sandhu stressed that PPPs are not suitable for every public service and that the choice of model must depend on the nature of the project and the outcomes expected by citizens.

He said government officers must assess th...