Evaluating the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for Highway Infrastructure Development: A Case Study of Gujarat, India Kuldeepkumar Nayi, Anurag Kumar Srivastava, Manish Adwani Journal of Critical Infrastructure Policy, 2026 Infrastructure development is a critical driver of economic growth, requiring efficient financing mechanisms for large‐scale projects. In India, traditional models like Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction have faced financial distress and delays. The Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), introduced in 2016 as a Public–Private Partnership framework, seeks to balance risk‐sharing between the government and private sector. This study critically evaluates HAM's financial and operational effectiveness in Gujarat's highway sector, comparing it primarily to BOT. Using content analysis, thematic coding, and comparative analysis, we examine HAM's impact on project timelines, risk allocation, and private sector participation. Results show HAM improves project completion rates and mitigates revenue risks but faces challenges, such as land acquisition delays, inflationary pressures, and declining private interest. Policy recommendations include clearer risk‐sharing frameworks, inflation‐adjusted annuities, and regulatory reforms.
Vocational training and employability: A study in reference to skill development program from Gujarat, India Anurag Kumar Srivastava, Bhavya Logar, Surbhi Sanghvi, Avani Vaghela, Manish Adwani Evaluation and Program Planning, 2025 This study evaluates the transformative impact of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) on rural youth in Gujarat, focusing on vocational skill enhancement and employability . Employing a robust mixed-methods approach grounded in the Kirkpatrick training evaluation model, this research dives deeper into the nuanced effects of gender , educational background, and Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) on the effectiveness of skill development initiatives. Quantitative data from over 500 beneficiaries and qualitative insights through in-depth interviews reveal critical success factors and areas for improvement, underscoring the scheme's pivotal role in bridging the rural-urban skill gap. This comprehensive analysis not only affirms the positive outcomes of the DDU-GKY initiative but also identifies key leverage points for policymakers and practitioners to enhance vocational training programs in Gujarat and similar contexts. • Evaluates DDU-GKY scheme's impact on vocational skills and employability of rural youth in Gujarat. • Identifies gender, education, and PIAs as key factors influencing training outcomes. • Highlights challenges like inconsistent training quality and low job retention. • Recommends stronger PPPs, MSME engagement, and digital literacy integration. • Draws global lessons on standardization, gender inclusion, and industry collaboration.
Applications of Sustainable Electric Vehicle Infrastructures Using Stochastic Threshold Strategies in Green Transportation and Highway Networks Kuldeepkumar Ramabhai Nayi, Shreekant Varshney, Anurag Kumar Srivastava, Deepti Priyadarshini, Om Patel 1st International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Computational Intelligence Towards Sustainable Energy Transition Setcom 2025, 2025 This study presents a queueing-theoretic framework for single-server electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, utilizing threshold-based strategies to enhance EV network efficiency associated with green transportation. The approach incorporates stochastic modeling and Chapman-Kolmogorov equations to dynamically modify service rates when demand reaches predetermined thresholds, thereby minimizing waiting times and optimizing server utilization. Further, numerous system performance indicators are demonstrated to emphasize the efficiency and superior performance of EV charging infrastructures located on green highway networks. Further, numerical results illustrate the model’s efficacy in addressing critical operational issues, providing a practical framework to enhance EV network performance and customer satisfaction.
Public Versus Private Sector Anurag Kumar Srivastava Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration Public Policy and Governance, 2023
Bureaucracy and Public Policy Anurag Kumar Srivastava Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration Public Policy and Governance, 2023
Comparative Urban Development Anurag Kumar Srivastava Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration Public Policy and Governance, 2023
Bureaucracy and Public Policy Anurag Kumar Srivastava Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration Public Policy and Go with 294 Figures and 229 Tables, 2018
Public Versus Private Sector Anurag Kumar Srivastava Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration Public Policy and Go with 294 Figures and 229 Tables, 2018
Comparative Urban Development Anurag Kumar Srivastava Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration Public Policy and Go with 294 Figures and 229 Tables, 2018
Social justice through aadhaar: An e-policy initiative Anurag Kumar Srivastava, Sangeeta Sharma Technology Society and Sustainability Selected Concepts Issues and Cases, 2017 The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various domains of governance is more than two decade old in India. India’s orientation towards welfare driven polity based on socialist pattern of society has been further strengthened by the technological interventions in the form of e-Governance for policy formulation and policy implementation. India’s development vision for all has not translated into reality as per the expected lines as the benefits of development have not been equitably shared by all. The distributive injustice has further aggravated the problem of poverty and inequality which has manifested itself in various forms including unemployment, hunger, malnutrition and poverty. Even after 69 years of India’s independence fruits of planned development have not reached at the grass root level. It has become evident that a high rate of growth is not a substitute for genuine policy implementation that seeks to ensure equitable distribution of the gains of development. Therefore, there is a need for a public policy through an e-platform for ensuring equitable, fair, transparent, accessible, and participative approach towards development by realising the ethos of social justice. The technology itself can be a biggest leveller which can foster transparency, equity and enhance people’s integration into developmental processes which is vital for strengthening the social justice. The Unique Identity of India UID-Aadhaar is an initiative taken by Government of India (G.O.I) under the overall administrative control and management of Planning Commission in the year 2009. Aadhaar has been entrusted with the massive task of ensuring genuine identity of all throughout the country, in order to establish the rightful claims of citizens for accessing the benefits of various governmental services and programmes. The ICT integration in Aadhaar promotes creation of a digital identity which will lead India towards the next level of transition in the sphere of governance. Aadhaar has gained acceptability in administrative functioning and gradually gaining popularity among the masses. It will be interesting to explore the utility and significance of Aadhaar in rolling out public services. The seeding Aadhaar card with various welfare schemes and subsidy programmes has been made to realise the ethos of social justice and equitable development of all through technology. The adoption of Aadhaar for delivering public services/ schemes to the people is a symbiotic process in which both people and government as stakeholders are mutually benefitted. The government gets benefitted in terms of curbing leakages in target/beneficiary identification and validation of people and for the people to avail the government services in a hassle free, transparent, quick, and simple manner through Aadhaar. Aadhaar has become the world’s biggest biometric id programme with around 1 billion cards which have been rolled out so far, this clearly reflects substantial investment of policy inputs, capital, administrative will and peoples’ participation in making Aadhaar a driving force in creating developmental opportunities, promoting equality and social justice for all.
