(a) |
Standard model Contracts for infrastructure is to be prepared and used consistently or improved in similar types of projects. The standard model Contracts should cover the responsibilities and risks allocation between the government and the investor; |
(b) |
The Line Ministries or Executing Agencies should always prepare Contract Documents with their own lawyers and experts; |
(c) |
The broad design parameters and specification should be finalised before tendering. All tenders submitted must have the same scope, performance and design quality; |
(d) |
Local Investors should be encouraged through awareness creation, motivation etc, to participate in infrastructure projects; |
(e) |
Local goods, equipment and services should be encouraged, where it is possible in terms of cost, quality and timely delivery; |
(f) |
Executing Agencies should be encouraged to become more commercially oriented and carry out Projects through joint ventures with the private sector; |
(g) |
The focus of the Government would be to speed up new infrastructure and avoid the approach of maximizing revenues at the expense of slower infrastructure delivery. |
(h) |
A focal point for Private Infrastructure Projects should be set up in each Line Ministry; |
