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This paper presents a comprehensive framework for infrastructure development in India by integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds into Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) through a Public-Private-Philanthropy Partnership (P4) model, operationalized via a PPP Trust. Using Andhra Pradesh as a case study, where CSR expenditure reached Rs. 3,707.43 crore over five years (2018–2023), the study demonstrates the potential of streamlining CSR funds to support rural and urban (RUrban) infrastructure projects. The proposed PPP Trust, established under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, and Section 80(g) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, serves as a financial intermediary to mobilize resources from private entities, multilateral financial institutions, and government grants. An Asset Management Company (AMC) ensures professional project structuring and financial viability. The paper evaluates the P4 model’s advantages, challenges, and scalability, drawing on global precedents and stakeholder perspectives. It offers detailed policy recommendations for nationwide adoption, supported by quantitative analysis and theoretical insights, to foster sustainable infrastructure development.
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This paper presents a comprehensive framework for infrastructure development in India by integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds into Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) through a Public-Private-Philanthropy Partnership (P4) model, operationalized via a PPP Trust. Using Andhra Pradesh as a case study, where CSR expenditure reached Rs. 3,707.43 crore over five years (2018–2023), the study demonstrates the potential of streamlining CSR funds to support rural and urban (RUrban) infrastructure projects. The proposed PPP Trust, established under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, and Section 80(g) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, serves as a financial intermediary to mobilize resources from private entities, multilateral financial institutions, and government grants. An Asset Management Company (AMC) ensures professional project structuring and financial viability. The paper evaluates the P4 model’s advantages, challenges, and scalability, drawing on global precedents and stakeholder perspectives. It offers detailed policy recommendations for nationwide adoption, supported by quantitative analysis and theoretical insights, to foster sustainable infrastructure development.
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