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'Infrastructure at Crossroads - The Challenges of Governance' - a book by Mr. Gajendra Haldea, working with the Planning Commission, Government of India - has recently been launched. This book provides a rare insider view of the infrastructure sector and emphasizes on renewing focus on infrastructure reforms in India, which can enable more efficient management of infrastructure assets.

The book is a compendium of Mr. Haldea's articles on infrastructure sector reforms, where India is, where it should be and what is stopping it from getting there. In the process, he critiques the corruption, vested interests, and crony capitalism in the infrastructure sector and argues that current bottlenecks can only be removed through good governance and reforms in the sector.

The book offers a nuanced portrayal of the processes involved at different stages, from conception to implementation, of diverse infrastructure projects-roads, railways, ports, airports, telecom, and power. From policy cobwebs to maneuvering and rent-seeking, it is very comprehensive. The book also points out the positive side to the sector offering lessons for the future.

It gains more importance coming from a person who has spent years studying and analyzing the industry, its dynamics & complexities. Aimed at policymakers, infrastructure practitioners, development agencies, investor & students, the book offers a nuanced portrayal of the processes involved at different stages, from conception to implementation, all aimed at providing better infrastructure.

'Infrastructure at Crossroads' is published by Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, and is priced at Rs 575.

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