ENA Global 2025-09-10 14:51:43 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Sep 10 (KNN)</strong> The UK-India Infrastructure Bridge (UKIIFB), established during the 12th Economic Dialogue in September 2023 and formalised through an exchange of letters between NITI Aayog and the City of London Corporation in September 2024, has released its Year 1 Report. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative is designed to accelerate sustainable infrastructure development in India by leveraging Londons expertise in structuring and financing large-scale projects, while facilitating long-term investment flows into vital sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the report, the UKIIFBs first year focused on building frameworks that enhance investability, mitigate risks, and promote sustainable project design. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Key achievements include the development of a Project Assessment Framework clarifying investor priorities in highways and rapid transit; integration of climate adaptation and ESG principles into project preparation; and improved transparency and risk-mitigation mechanisms aimed at reducing investment uncertainties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report further highlights measures to safeguard investor returns, such as streamlined revenue protection and repatriation systems, along with efforts to develop cohesive project pipelines and strengthen ties with UK infrastructure sponsors. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It also notes the adoption of digital infrastructure tools to improve governance, monitoring, and investor confidence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias rising infrastructure requirements, driven by rapid urbanisation, climate commitments, and growth aspirations, form the backdrop of the UKIIFBs work. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report recommends broadening Indias Detailed Project Report (DPR) framework to incorporate lifecycle risk analysis, resilience, and value-for-money assessments, as well as piloting stronger risk-sharing arrangements. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As the initiative enters its second year, UKIIFB will focus on refining project assessment tools, expanding into emerging sectors such as green hydrogen and offshore wind, and strengthening engagement with investors and technical partners.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43449 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/uk-india-infrastructure-financing-bridge-report-highlights-progress-in-sustainable-investments 2025-09-10 14:51:43 knnindia.co.in