Srinagar, Aug. 22 -- A dedicated vehicle and digital portal for public-private partnership projects signals a shift toward structured oversight. For years, PPP initiatives have been scattered across departments, often slowed by delays and weak accountability. A centralised system that tracks progress in real time can expose bottlenecks and force timely corrections. This is not about announcements; it is about building a mechanism that ensures projects move from paper to ground.

The range of sectors under review, housing, tourism, science, technology and power shows the breadth of the agenda. Small hydroelectric projects can add capacity while creating local jobs. Educational interventions based on evidence can address learning gaps that ...