Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)

• NMP 2.0 is the second phase of the Centre's asset monetisation pipeline — leasing/operating brownfield public infrastructure to private capital without sale of land/asset ownership — launched 23 February 2026 by FM Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
• Developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with infra line ministries; operationalises the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30 announced in Union Budget 2025-26.
• Aggregate potential: ₹16.72 lakh crore (FY 2026–FY 2030), of which ₹5.8 lakh crore is targeted private-sector investment.
• Critical for GS-III (infrastructure financing, fiscal policy, PPP) and Prelims (NITI Aayog initiatives, InvITs/REITs).