Uniform guidelines are needed for asset monetisation, say experts

However, experts believe that there should be some safeguards to give comfort to investors as these assets or projects involve risks

Experts have said that risk mitigation standards and uniform guidelines are needed for the success and effective implementation of the government’s ambitious Rs 6 trillion asset monetisation plan. According to them, the government must prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) before putting assets of the Centre and states on the block.

The government is working on a Rs 6-trillion National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) that will put a host of assets, such as gas pipelines and highways, on the block for private sector participation. The Centre is planning a big asset monetisation push where private sector participation is anticipated. The government has also