Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the second phase of the asset monetisation programme for Central ministries and public sector entities in New Delhi.
The second phase, prepared by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure ministries, is based on the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025–30 announced in the Union Budget 2025–26.
Key Highlights of NMP 2.0
- Estimated monetisation potential: ₹16.72 lakh crore
- Private sector investment: ₹5.8 lakh crore
- Implementation period: FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30
- Follows framework of National Monetisation Pipeline 1.0
The Finance Minister noted that about 90% of the ₹6 lakh crore target under NMP 1.0 was achieved over four years.
How Asset Monetisation Works
Asset monetisation includes:
- Leasing assets for a limited period
- Divesting shares in listed entities
- Securitisation of cash flows
- Strategic commercial auctions
Proceeds are distributed across heads such as the Consolidated Fund of India, PSU allocations, port authorities, private investment, and State Consolidated Funds, depending on the project.
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